The Benefits of a Soapstone Wood Stove

Soapstone is not only prized for it's beauty, it also has properties that make it a superior material for making wood stoves. A soapstone stove will not only last for a long time, it also radiates a more comfortable heat over a longer period of time.


Soapstone was created deep withing the earth under enormous heat and pressure. Under these conditions it gets forged into a very stable material that can withstand extreme heat. Unlike other natural rock soapstone doesn't deteriorate from the heat of a fire or crack from sudden heat changes.


Soapstone stoves are made with thick slabs of soapstone that directly line the firebox. This fire and heat resistant stone absorbs heat directly from the fire and radiates it into the room over a long period of time. A soapstone will absorb so much heat that it will keep radiating heat up to 12 hours after the fire goes out.


Soapstone is like a heat reservoir that will provide an even heat over time instead of the too hot one minute and too cold the next that is typical of traditional metal stoves. With soapstone you can sit next to the fire and feel a softer more comfortable heat that can last all night while you are sleeping long after the fire goes out. With a soapstone wood stove there is no more need to get up in the night to put wood on the fire.


A soapstone firebox creates a hotter burning environment inside the stove. Because of this the fire will burn the wood more completely so you will get more heat from less wood. This also results in a cleaner burn with less smoke.


Soapstone wood stoves are usually made from thick slabs of soapstone held together by an iron frame. The natural grain and surface of the soapstone contrasts nicely with the iron. This makes an stove that is as elegant as it is functional.


Soapstone will maintain it's beauty with very little maintenance. The natural grain of the stone can even become richer and more beautiful over years of exposure to the heat from the fire.


If you want a wood stove that is elegant, will provide a steady comfortable heat and will probably outlast your home, consider a soapstone wood stove.