The Contura 996T Style wood burning stove is a tall 6 kW stove designed to combine strong heating performance with the visual weight and heat-retaining benefits of a soapstone exterior. With its raised firebox, generous side glass and substantial stone surround, it gives the fire more presence in the room while continuing to release warmth after the burn has slowed.

This model is built for interiors where the stove needs to do more than simply provide heat. The tall firebox lifts the flames higher off the ground, improving the sightline to the fire and giving the stove a stronger vertical presence. The generous side glass panels widen the flame view, helping the fire remain visible from more than one angle in the room. The soapstone surround adds another layer of function and character, giving the stove a more natural, architectural finish while also contributing useful thermal mass. That means the stone absorbs heat during operation and releases it more gradually afterwards. The cast iron door reinforces both the classic look and the durability needed under repeated temperature change, while the log compartment beneath provides practical storage for everyday use.

In performance terms, the 996T Style delivers 6 kW output, 85% efficiency and a maximum heating area of 150 m². The BPF – Bypass Function helps minimise the risk of smoke entering the room when the door is opened, while ASF – Automatic Start Function controls the start-up air through the grate so the stove can be lit with the door closed. RBF – Refuelling Boost Function helps bring fading embers back before more wood is added, and the Silent Sliding Ashtray and cool-touch handle improve daily usability.

Key Features:

• Tall 6 kW wood burning stove
• Soapstone exterior
• Raised firebox
• Generous side glass panels
• Heat-retaining stone construction
• Cast iron door
• 85% efficiency
• Maximum heating area of 150 m²
• BPF – Bypass Function to help minimise smoke entering the room
• ASF – Automatic Start Function
• RBF – Refuelling Boost Function
• SSA – Silent Sliding Ashtray
• Cool-touch handle
• Log compartment beneath the stove
• Available in black or grey
• Top or rear chimney connection
• Maximum log length of 40 cm

Expert Insight

Soapstone changes how a stove behaves after the main flames begin to fall back. Because it stores heat during operation and releases it more gradually, it can help extend the feeling of warmth in the room beyond the most active part of the burn. On a tall model with side glass like the 996T Style, that added thermal mass is paired with stronger flame visibility, so the stove offers both visual impact and a more sustained heat feel.

At 225 kg, this is a heavy stove, which reflects the added mass of the soapstone cladding. The Bypass Function is also especially relevant in daily use, as smoke control during door opening is one of the practical details that most affects how refined a stove feels to live with.

Suitability

The Contura 996T Style is well suited to living rooms, open-plan interiors and design-led renovation projects where the stove is expected to act as both a strong focal point and an effective heat source. It is a strong choice for customers who want higher heat performance in a tall format, with broad flame visibility and the added warmth retention of soapstone.

Installation / Technical Notes

This model supports chimney connection from above or behind, which can help with different flue layouts. It has a net weight of 225 kg, takes logs up to 40 cm in length and is listed with accessories including Powerstone and floor protection.