Wood stoves are generally made of either cast iron or steel. There is very little performance difference between the two, although cast iron holds heat a little better. The main differences between the two are cost and aesthetics.
Cast-iron stoves are molded and often feature graceful curves, along with different colors and an enamel finish. Steel stoves are welded together, are more plain-looking and are almost always black. While a cast-iron stove can hold heat longer, a steel wood stove tends to heat a room a little more quickly than cast iron. Cast-iron wood stoves typically cost 20 percent to 30 percent more on average than steel stoves.
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