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2021-12-24 01:12:51
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Hello!
My wife and I are currently planning the construction of a single-family house (KFW 55, approx. 175 m² living space, heat pump).
We are unsure whether to have a chimney installed.
We would primarily use a stove for coziness. So it’s more about the look and less about an additional heat source.
Theoretically, an electric fireplace would also serve this purpose.
Against a "real" stove speaks the fact that it would probably emit large amounts of pollutants and wood as a fuel is partly criticized.
The financial aspect plays a rather minor role for us in this matter.
Since it would be nearly impossible to retrofit an interior chimney later on, we are considering having a chimney installed as a precaution. Of course, it would still need to be sealed at the top. An exterior chimney is not an option due to the floor plan.
We might still initially opt for an electric fireplace.
[B]Now my actual question:[/B]
Can an interior chimney be left unused long-term/forever, or are disadvantages for the house to be expected?
I imagine that moisture might penetrate unnoticed somewhere or thermal bridges might occur…
We would be very grateful for your opinions and tips! :)
My wife and I are currently planning the construction of a single-family house (KFW 55, approx. 175 m² living space, heat pump).
We are unsure whether to have a chimney installed.
We would primarily use a stove for coziness. So it’s more about the look and less about an additional heat source.
Theoretically, an electric fireplace would also serve this purpose.
Against a "real" stove speaks the fact that it would probably emit large amounts of pollutants and wood as a fuel is partly criticized.
The financial aspect plays a rather minor role for us in this matter.
Since it would be nearly impossible to retrofit an interior chimney later on, we are considering having a chimney installed as a precaution. Of course, it would still need to be sealed at the top. An exterior chimney is not an option due to the floor plan.
We might still initially opt for an electric fireplace.
[B]Now my actual question:[/B]
Can an interior chimney be left unused long-term/forever, or are disadvantages for the house to be expected?
I imagine that moisture might penetrate unnoticed somewhere or thermal bridges might occur…
We would be very grateful for your opinions and tips! :)