Last time we spoke about the virtues of cast iron baths and some of the properties.
Here we continue to explore what makes cast iron so unique:
Compared to acrylic and plastic baths, cast iron
is incredibly damage resistant. Indeed we firmly believe that it would take a
concerted and determined effort to chip or mark cast iron, let alone break or
permanently alter or damage the integrity of a cast iron bath.
A quick search for (sacrilegious) videos online, will throw up a few removal
videos and they perfectly show how much effort is required to break a cast iron
tub, and, what’s more, that’s with large sledge hammers, determination and
brute force! Certainly not for the faint hearted!
The damage resistance means also means the bath will appear
newer for longer instead of being susceptible to looking tired or in need of a
repair or a facelift. How many times have you seen certain products that
despite relative structural integrity and longevity, develop a beaten up or
worn-out appearance that weakens the entire aesthetic or overall effect?
Thirdly, the maintenance of a cast iron bath is relatively minimal, a quick wipe with a damp cloth followed by a dry cloth is all that is required to prevent the build-up of mineral deposits, or to remove any soap/bathing product residue, that’s it, and this is usually all that is required after use.
Finally, the thermal dynamic properties or heating aspects of a cast iron bath serve to reinforce the aforementioned positive points.
Certainly the case with newer ‘repro’ baths, the use of better production methods and smarter casting technology have resulted in higher grade material, greater efficiency, better reliability and a higher level of insulation than that found in other types of baths.
A cast iron bath retains the heat for longer than non-metal alternatives, therefore producing a ‘hotter-for-longer’ bathing experience and in the midst of winter you can’t wish for anything better than a hot tub to soak in for hours and hours.
Thirdly, the maintenance of a cast iron bath is relatively minimal, a quick wipe with a damp cloth followed by a dry cloth is all that is required to prevent the build-up of mineral deposits, or to remove any soap/bathing product residue, that’s it, and this is usually all that is required after use.
Finally, the thermal dynamic properties or heating aspects of a cast iron bath serve to reinforce the aforementioned positive points.
Certainly the case with newer ‘repro’ baths, the use of better production methods and smarter casting technology have resulted in higher grade material, greater efficiency, better reliability and a higher level of insulation than that found in other types of baths.
A cast iron bath retains the heat for longer than non-metal alternatives, therefore producing a ‘hotter-for-longer’ bathing experience and in the midst of winter you can’t wish for anything better than a hot tub to soak in for hours and hours.
In Conclusion…
A Cast Iron bath is more than a product, it’s a design icon, it’s
historic, it’s versatile, it’s pragmatic and economical and, what’s probably
its crowning glory, it’s a sound investment.
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