Materials
Soapstone
Soapstone is a heat-storing stone type. This means that soapstone will continue to radiate heat after the stove has cooled. The surface consists of a structure that serves as a nice contrast to the otherwise clean surface of wood-burning stoves. The soapstone has a greyish shade.
Granite
This natural stone is more popular than ever. We use it in our kitchens, bathrooms, terraces and floors. And with reason! It has a beautiful and unique appearance. As an alternative to soapstone, the Ravel is available in granite plates in black granite. This is an exclusive solution in which it is also possible to purchase floor plates made of the same granite type, so that the stove and the floor plate match.
Sandstone
A natural stone with a light shade that serves as a nice contrast in relation to the wood-burning stove’s black or grey surface. Sandstone is available in HWAM's Ravel model.
Most wood-burning stoves today are made of sheet iron. It is simply not true that cast iron is more durable than sheet iron. Here at HWAM, we have been working with sheet iron for more than 30 years, and we know what advantages it provides for our customers. Sheet iron gives the opportunity to make designs that are not possible with cast iron.
Its smooth surface gives the wood-burning stove the same finish as other pieces of furniture in the house. Furthermore, sheet iron begins to radiate heat upon lighting the stove. The melting point of sheet iron is 1,600 degrees, while that of cast iron is only 1,200 degrees. Cast iron can also crack if heated too quickly, which is impossible with sheet iron.
