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Soapstone has been known for centuries for it’s ability to retain and radiate heat. Wood burning soapstone stoves are not only beautiful, they also last longer and radiate heat longer than any other material.
Soapstone has a high thermal capacity so it absorbs heat from the fire and can continue radiating heat hours after the fire has gone out. Some soapstone stoves can still radiate heat up to 12 hours after the fire has gone out. This way you will be able to let the fire go out at night or while you are away and the stone will still be radiating heat.
Soapstone radiates an even comfortable heat that you can sit next to. Soapstone eliminates the constant fluctuations in intensity of heat that you get from a traditional stove where one minute it’s too hot and the next it’s too cold.
Soapstone is a natural metamorphic rock created deep in the earth through intense heat and pressure. Soapstone is unusually stable and can withstand the intense heat from fire and sudden temperature changes.
Wood burning soapstone stoves are made of thick slabs of this natural stone that directly form the firebox. The stone lasts much longer than metal or fire bricks and directly absorbs the heat from the flames to slowly radiate it into your home through it’s beautiful polished surface.
Soapstone is a beautifully grained rock with naturally formed patterns. Unlike metal stoves which deteriorate over time, soapstone will maintain it’s natural stone look.
Get raw soapstone from Southern Oregon Soapstone.