Well, first of all, a fireplace makes a mess. You have dirt from the ashes, from the wood where animals might still nest, and of course, you always have to clean the glass pane.
Then the thing is expensive. The purchase itself has to be paid for, the wood has to be brought in, and the chimney sweep also regularly wants his money. Additionally, it takes up space in the house, which could often be used better, and it costs money.
On top of that, during storms (and we have them regularly now), the chimney makes noise. I haven't experienced one that doesn’t howl or hiss in strong wind.
As an environmentally conscious father, you surely don't want to pollute the air with completely unnecessary CO2, right?! ops:
But the biggest drawback is that in energy-saving regulation houses (which all new buildings are), the desire for a cozy, cuddly fireplace simply doesn't arise anymore. It's already cozy and warm. There's no drafts, no cold bridges, no damp corners, or uninsulated roofs. On the contrary – lighting a fireplace would cause a heat buildup that's barely bearable.
Result: the thing stays off 99.9% of the year.
Rarely have I read so much nonsense.
Mine is on every day in winter.
I don’t get a lot of dirt from ashes, nor do I have to clean the glass constantly, and I don’t have any heat buildup.
And it’s the first time I’m hearing that the chimney makes noise.
Such arguments always come from the "fireplace opponents."
I wouldn’t want to do without mine.