Description
Soapstone has been used around fires for centuries because it soaks up heat and gives it back for hours. The Thorma Alvesta in Grey / Soapstone puts that old idea into a tall, tidy freestanding stove with a 7.5kW output. You get the glow of a real wood fire up front and a gentle, lasting warmth from the stone long after the last log has burned down.
Thorma Alvesta Grey Soapstone Fireplace Features
Stone that keeps the room warm
The grey soapstone cladding is the main reason to choose this model. A plain steel stove cools quickly once the fire dies. Soapstone warms up more slowly but keeps radiating soft heat well into the night, so the room stays comfortable and you load less wood over an evening.
Solid, heavy build
At 134 kg the Alvesta is a substantial unit. That mass is part of how it works: more material means more stored heat. It measures 39.1 x 56.8 x 92.7 cm, a fairly slim footprint for its height, so it sits neatly in a corner or against a feature wall.
Wood or briquettes
You can burn seasoned wood or brown coal briquettes. Briquettes are handy for a longer, even burn when you want the stove ticking over before bed.
Is the Thorma Alvesta right for your home?
As a rough guide, a 7.5kW wood fireplace suits a small to medium lounge of about 40 to 70 m2 with a normal ceiling. Open-plan spaces, high ceilings or lots of glass need more output, so send us your room size and a few photos and we will tell you honestly whether it fits. You can also compare other models in our freestanding fireplaces range or browse all fireplaces.
Installation in Cape Town
Our team supplies and installs the Alvesta with a 150 mm flue, the right cowl for Cape wind and proper roof flashing to keep winter rain out. Because the stove is heavy, we check your floor and hearth before fitting. Read more about our fireplace installation in Cape Town or browse each Thorma fireplace in our Thorma range.
Thorma Alvesta FAQs
Why choose a soapstone fireplace over plain steel?
Soapstone stores heat and releases it slowly, so the room stays warm after the flames die down. Steel heats up fast but cools fast too. If you like an even temperature through the evening, the stone version is the better fit.
What fuel can the Thorma Alvesta burn?
It is made for wood and brown coal briquettes. Use dry, seasoned wood for a clean burn and clear glass. Avoid treated timber, painted offcuts and household rubbish, which can damage the stove and the flue.
Does the Alvesta need a special floor?
It weighs 134 kg, so it needs a solid, non-combustible hearth. On a suspended timber floor we may need to spread the load first. Our team checks this on the site visit before we install.
Like the look of grey soapstone in your lounge? Get in touch with our team for a quote and a site visit.
