Size first
When you have made the decision to purchase a stove it is important to think carefully about which model it should be. Size is the most important choice - Contura has sizes ranging from the small stove for the cottage to majestic installations for large reception rooms. And everything in between. Measure the space where the stove is to stand and check the distances to flammable materials. Calculate the size of the area that the stove is to heat. Now you know what size you should be looking for. The dimensions and heating capacities are given alongside each model.
How much do you want to see of the fire?
Many, many Contura owners appreciate their stoves for one special property: It shows a lot of the fire. Large front glass and generous side glass means that you can see the fire from (nearly) every angle. Look out for our symbol for flame visibility! It indicates how much of the fire the model shows.
Different materials
The material makes a up a large part of the stove’s properties. The stoves heat up quickly and spread their heat only a few minutes after the fire has caught. When the fire has burned down it cools quite quickly. The soapstone stoves have, as well as their good looks, the ability to retain heat over a long period. Heating up takes a little longer, but when the stone has been heated after a period of being lit the heat accumulates. When the fire burns low the stone is still very hot and cools slowly – it takes several hours.