Main benefits of our small masonry heaters
Our soapstone stoves are a masterpiece when it comes to comfort, heat release and efficiency. But before we list the main benefits of our stoves let us explain the basic principle that makes these benefits possible.
The flue gases heat the soapstone
The working of our soapstone stoves is based on how the flue gases release their heat to the stones. The hot flue gases released during the combustion of the wood are guided through a carefully balanced system of soapstone channels. Our soapstone is extremely good at absorbing this heat. This heat is then distributed as pleasant radiant heat into the room over many hours.
To the left one can see that the hot smoke is cooled through the labyrinth of soapstone. The soapstone gets thus heated and, see the picture to the right, radiates this heat for many hours, also after the fire is long extinguished.
Here is how a conventional steel or cast-iron stove works:
As you can see from the picture, the air inside the steel case is heated and thus rises, to the top of the room where it is cooled down, then the air sinks to the bottom of the room where it is suck back into the stove to be reheated again. This principle is called convection heat, contrary to radiation heat as from a true soapstone stove.
Lookalike Soapstone Stoves
Please note! There are also many so-called soapstone stoves. These may look the same, but they work differently. In these stoves, the hot smoke from the fire is not in direct contact with the stones. See also this page lookalike soapstone stoves for more explanation.
Heat Release From The Soapstone
The heart and mantle of our soapstone stoves is made of soapstone, which acts as a heat accumulator. When you light a fire in the stove, the soapstone begins to absorb the heat and slowly releases it to the environment. In practice, this results in significantly lower wood consumption, because there are no large peaks of heat release and because the temperature difference between the ceiling and the floor is minimal, unlike what happens when heating with steel stoves and cast-iron stoves.
Due to the slow heat release, the stove becomes a long-lasting heat source, long after the fire has gone out. This makes it an extremely efficient and sustainable way of heating, allowing you to enjoy comfortable warmth in your home.
Environmentally Friendly in Use
Our stoves are particularly environmentally friendly. Firstly, wood, including pellets, is a renewable fuel. In addition, the wood and pellets are completely combusted, resulting in fewer flue gases being released into the outside air. This leads to low fine particulate matter emissions. If you have a hybrid stove from NEDITA, which can also burn pellets, the emissions are absolutely minimal thanks to the patented Blucomb pellet burner. Furthermore, a soapstone stove has a low footprint because very little energy is needed to produce such a stove. In addition, our stoves last for decades. Read more about the environment and our stoves here.
The many advantages of our soapstone stoves
- Long and comfortable heat release through radiant heat
- Consume less wood or pellets than a traditional stove
- Burn extremely cleanly
- Easily maintain a constant temperature in the home
- Require little maintenance
- Have a low footprint and a long lifespan
Want to know more about our soapstone stoves?
Our soapstone stoves are efficient, sustainable, environmentally friendly and user-friendly. It is an investment that not only ensures a warm and cozy home, but also contributes to a greener and cleaner living environment. You are cordially invited to make an appointment for a visit to one of our showrooms. We would be happy to tell you more about the possibilities and provide suitable advice.