The basics – fireplace as a feel-good zone and focal point of the living space

A fireplace requires a certain amount of expertise that should not be underestimated. Especially when deciding which fireplace is the right one for your home, you should inform yourself in detail about the different types of fireplaces and how they are used.

General knowledge of fireplaces – flue, emission values & the ecological balance sheet

First of all, you should know that every fireplace needs a flue. Without a flue, also a chimney, a fireplace is not a fireplace. The absolute exception are bioethanol fireplaces, but since these do not cause smoke and therefore do not require a flue, they are strictly speaking not considered a fireplace. The district chimney sweep clarifies what a flue has to look like. He is also responsible for the acceptance of the finished fireplace. If you want to install a chimney in the house you have bought, you must first find out exactly whether a flue was installed during construction. If this is not the case, the whole thing is more difficult than thought and they may have to resort to an outdoor vent.

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Fireplace in modern condominium(Berlin):

Fireplace integration country house(Mallorca)

The next question is whether to choose a fireplace with or without a door. This has not only optical differences but is crucial for the functionality of the fireplace. To use a fireplace without a door only for the purpose of the crackling effect is far from modern and should be avoided not only for the protection of the environment but also for your own health. These fireplaces have not only a shocking fine dust emission but also a very bad ecological balance. Because of this, it will no longer be permitted to own a fireplace without a door from 2024. By then, a fireplace must not only have a door and a filter against fine dust, but also proper emission values. This is prescribed by the regulation BImSchV (Federal Immission Control Ordinance). So if you are thinking about a fireplace now, you don’t need to consider a version without a door. Fortunately, there are still great alternatives to not lose the crackling effect.

Fireplace models – a question of taste & functionality

There are many different fireplace models, but when choosing a fireplace, you should not limit yourself to the visual aspect and also consider the different functions of a fireplace. Which fireplace model best suits your property therefore depends on many different factors and your requirements.

Glass fireplace – cosiness factor and campfire atmosphere

Of course, the rule with fireplaces is ‘the more you see of the fire, the higher the cosiness factor’. Therefore, a glass fireplace is a great alternative to a fireplace without a door, as it has almost the same effect. A glass fireplace looks most cosy with three open sides, as this way the fire can not only be seen from every side, but also the cosy light spreads everywhere. Such a glass fireplace is made of special glass in the form of glass ceramic. This gives the same effect as a campfire. There are such fireplaces even without a visible handle on the glass window, which makes the whole thing even cozier. For this, however, the fireplace must be installed in a recessed position.

Hanging fireplace – individual and danger reducing

A hanging fireplace is also an alternative that should not be underestimated. This model originally comes from Scandinavia and offers a great variety, as it is not bound to one corner in the room. The fireplace can be mounted anywhere in the room on a wall and thus also heat all around. In addition, the risk of burns to children and animals is greatly minimized as the fireplace is not hanging within their reach. Firing, stoking and cleaning is also easier with this model, as you don’t have to bend down to the floor, but can work at eye level – you’ll even be spared the backache.

The Danish fireplace – the classic with personalization

The Danish fireplace is the last model that has already established itself as a classic in just a few years. It is the continuation of the ordinary stove and is now available in many variants. It has been equipped with a larger viewing window, which creates more cosiness. It also has a new modern technology, a combustion chamber that increases the efficiency and self-closing doors. A big advantage of this stove is that it is not permanently installed, so it can even be moved. Danish fireplaces are now available for turning, with an additional heating plate, but also some that can be heated with pellets, gas, brown coal or hard coal. An all-rounder that is suitable for every house and can be individually adapted to the needs.

Fireplaces as heating systems – stoves, tiled stoves and gas fireplaces

Of course, you don’t just want to use your fireplace to warm your soul and your living room. A fireplace can be used in many other ways. This includes, among other things, heating the whole house and not just one room. Of course, this includes special pipes, pipes – and energy supply systems.

Pellet stove as a heating system – energy efficient and environmentally conscious

The first way to use your fireplace as a heating system is the pellet stove, in which you heat not with wood but with pellets. Such a fireplace is particularly suitable for energy-saving houses. It is heated with wood pellets which are made from wood waste such as sawdust. They have a much higher efficiency, because they burn longer than the same amount of wood. To heat the whole house with such a fireplace, it must be connected to the hot water supply. The advantage is quite clear that a fireplace with a heating function not only protects the environment, but also the household budget. Unfortunately, the installation of such a fireplace is very costly, which is why the appearance is often neglected and there is only a small window. The coziness falls by the wayside, but it is always nice and warm everywhere and without a guilty conscience. Complementary to such a heating system is a solar system on the roof, which can heat the water in the summer. For such a system, a hot water tank with a minimum capacity of 1000 liters is needed, but it fits well in the basement.

Gas fireplace as a heating system – modern and uncomplicated

But also with a gas fireplace it is possible to heat the whole house and this even offers some advantages. For one thing, the cozy factor is not lost, because the flame can flicker peacefully behind a glass door and delight her heart. Behind the façade, however, there is a sophisticated system of ventilation heating that can be used throughout the entire house. This fireplace is operated with natural gas as well as with propane gas, which may be installed in a liquid cartridge with up to 11 kilograms. According to the manufacturer, this lasts up to 25 hours and provides heat. Another advantage not to be sneezed at, however, is that the fireplace and the air remain clean. There is no soot, the fireplace rarely needs to be cleaned and there is virtually no fine dust. And despite all this, not even the efficiency suffers, because it is at a respectable 70 percent. An alternative that you should definitely think about.

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The tiled stove as a heating system

Probably the oldest model among the stoves is the tiled stove. However, its history proves its effectiveness, because it can heat up for between 12 and 24 hours and thus provide cosy warmth. Wood, pellets or even coal are burned here. In the meantime, even windows can be found in the tiled stoves, as the feel-good feeling has simply become too important and consumers can no longer do without it. The efficiency can also be seen, because a tiled stove burns its fuel completely. In addition, tiled stoves have the reputation of being particularly comfortable, as the radiant heat is even and the air layers are not confused by it. So the tiled stove should also be considered if you are looking for a fireplace with heating function for the whole house.

Outdoor fireplace

Firewood: Do-it-yourself, chopping & stacking

Firewood & Fireplace Wood Storage – Larger quantities of firewood, are often stored on properties. The garden or a barn are often used for storage. Larger quantities of firewood, once stored on a property, must be stored in a fire protected location. This measure is regularly inspected by a chimney sweep. In this article you will find tips and videos on storing, DIY, stacking and chopping firewood for your fireplace:

• Tip: Firewood + Storage

Build your own fireplace?! Video tutorial: Installation

So you can also build and connect your fireplace yourself.

Heating guide: types, prices & comparison

Heating & Types – The topic of heating is not only interesting for builders, but also for property owners. After all, heaters are not only necessary in a property, they are also required by law. Which types of heating are there, how do they have to be maintained and are there legal subsidies for the construction of certain types of heating or do the costs have to be paid completely by the owner? Especially when building a house or renovating and modernising, the heating system plays a decisive role, because a large part of the later running costs depend on it, for you or for your tenants.

When deciding on a heating system, a number of things need to be considered, as there are major differences. Depending on the property, it must be decided individually which system is best suited to efficiently heat the entire property. The systems differ not only in environmental friendliness, but also in efficiency and price. Solar, oil, gas, heat pump, pellets:

• Heating: Comparison & Costs

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Heating with wood at a glance

This method of heating is environmentally friendly because of the neutral CO2 balance that results from the fact that the wood does not emit more carbon dioxide during combustion than the tree absorbs during its lifetime. Cost-effective is this method, since once the fuel is very favorable in the purchase and on the other hand due to the possible promotions for wood heatings. If you decide to heat with wood, you can choose between wood chips, wood briquettes or wood pellets.

When making this decision, you should consider whether you want to heat a single room with a stove or a fireplace or whether you want to heat with a modern wood central heating system. The single room heating is mostly called comfort or additional heating and is mostly used next to the normal heating, hence the name.

• Alternative to gas and oil
• Neutral CO2 balance
• Favourable raw material prices
• Subsidies possible
• Single room firing or wood central heating

Heating with fireplace & stove fireplace?

A fireplace provides relaxation, a sense of well-being and warmth. That’s why it’s not surprising that fireplaces and other stoves are at the top of the wish list of homeowners. Especially on cold days, there is nothing better than snuggling up in front of a crackling fireplace bursting with warmth and enjoying the time. There are many different types of fireplaces. From open and closed to tiled or pellet stoves that all have advantages and disadvantages.

• Fireplace & stove fireplace

Firewood & Fireplace Wood Storage – Larger quantities of firewood, are often stored on properties. The garden or a barn are often used for storage. Larger quantities of firewood, once stored on a property, must be stored in a fire-safe location.

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How heating with wood works

This contribution of the ZDF informs you comprehensively! The title of the series “The truth about heating with wood” in 2 parts.

Part 2 of “The truth about heating with wood”.

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Mortgage Bank at a glance

• Hypothekenbank – obsolete name for Pfandbriefbank
• Pfandbrief – secured and interest-bearing promissory note
• Business: purchase, aggregation and sale of mortgages and granting of loans
• Many German banks offer services in the area

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Fireplace at a glance: Built-in fireplace in the building

• Colloquially used
• A fireplace installed in a building and its smoke outlet
• Fireplace often increases the value of a property
• Chimney must be checked regularly by a chimney sweep

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Cosy hours in front of the fireplace

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Underfloor heating – models, functionality & installation options

With hot water underfloor heating systems, heating coils are laid in or under the screed and this is usually done when the house is built. However, a subsequent installation of underfloor heating is also possible. One variant is electric underfloor heating, as it is installed as a network directly under the floor covering, but other alternatives are also available.

The models – wet and dry system & the electric underfloor heating system

Underfloor heating can be installed using the so-called wet system. For this, the heating pipes are laid above the insulation layer directly in the screed. The screed is poured around the pipes in liquid form, which also gives the system its name. The heating pipes are attached directly to the insulation layer or clamped onto laying plates. A wide variety of systems can now be purchased in the trade for this purpose, such as:

• Support element system
• Tacker system
• Clamping rail system
• Or the dimpled panel system

During construction, metal-containing additional particles are added to the screed so that the heat conduction in the floor is higher and the heat can be distributed evenly.

The dry system works, as the name suggests, without the need to pour a layer of screed. Here, the pipes are installed directly under the floor covering in foam boards and then covered with dry boards. This method is particularly suitable for retrofitting, as the system only requires a low installation height and no new screed needs to be poured.

With electric underfloor heating, the heating cables are laid directly under the floor covering. As this is fairly simple, installation can often be easily done by yourself and does not require a skilled expert. The system has a quick response time and provides heat faster than the other systems. Electric underfloor heating enjoys the additional advantage of not requiring any maintenance and consequently the cost is kept quite low. However, the disadvantage is that electric underfloor heating has higher operating costs.

Advantages and disadvantages of the hot water system

Even though the hot water system is mostly used only in new buildings, it is the most common. Even if it still differs in two different installation methods, the entire system offers many advantages and disadvantages that can be decisive in the decision. Especially for builders, a comparison of the most important points is useful to consolidate the decision-making process.

Advantages of a hot water system

• Operation with low temperature
  The hot water system is operated at low temperatures, for which a flow temperature of approx. 35 degrees is specified. The water therefore does not have to be heated strongly, whereby energy can be saved. The low temperature also makes a combination with renewable energies, such as a heat pump, possible.
• Warm feet throughout the house
  Especially in winter this advantage is a real luxury, because cosy warm feet in the whole house contribute enormously to the well-being and increase the cosiness.
• Individual room design
  When designing the room, there are more possibilities with underfloor heating, because no radiator, which must not be blocked by a piece of furniture, stands in a disturbing place.
• Pleasant radiant heat
  Underfloor heating works via radiant heat, because a full 2/3 of the heat given off by underfloor heating is radiant heat. This is generally perceived as very pleasant compared to the normal heat from radiators.
• Suitable for allergy sufferers
  The underfloor heating is particularly suitable for allergy sufferers and asthmatics, because no air is stirred up and therefore the dust concentration in the air is much lower. In addition, the air is less dry and more pleasant to breathe.
• Warm feeling at low room temperatures
  Due to the radiant heat and the regular distribution of heat in the room, lower room temperatures (about 2-3 degrees less) are perceived as warmer. The heating does not have to be set so high and heating costs are saved.
• Regular heat
  Since the heat is emitted from the entire floor surface and not just through a radiator in the room, the heat is distributed very regularly in the room and unpleasant draughts are avoided.

Disadvantages of a hot water system

• Adjustment of the room temperature
  In large rooms it takes time until the whole room has reached a certain temperature. Rapid heating up is therefore not possible with underfloor heating. Systems that are laid directly in the screed are more sluggish in terms of their ability to regulate. Temperature changes are therefore a longer process, as the room temperature adapts.
• Modification to the heating system
  After the fact, change the heating system is almost impossible. There are differences depending on the model, but especially the systems laid in the screed can no longer be removed.
• Installation and maintenance costs
  On average, underfloor heating costs a little more than the installation of an ordinary heating system. Here, however, it strongly depends on the model and the individual characteristics of the property.

Renovation & refurbishment – Retrofitting underfloor heating systems

Retrofitting underfloor heating is easier than you think, because modern techniques allow the heating pipes to be inserted into the hard screed. For this purpose, milling processes are used that mill the channels for the heating pipes into the existing screed. For renovations and redevelopments the underfloor heating offers, thus likewise an alternative to further heating systems. Stay informed: real estate news. But what needs to be taken into account, where can the process be used and how powerful are the retrofitted underfloor heating systems really?

Old & new buildings – underfloor heating possible everywhere

Until now, the installation of underfloor heating during a renovation was almost impossible and was only conceivable with a new installation of the screed. Since the screed is rarely replaced during a renovation and a complete removal and re-laying is too complex and expensive, a new technique was developed to integrate the underfloor heating into existing screed. This technique can be used in all buildings, whether old or new. The advantages of underfloor heating can also be used in older buildings.

Installation – fast and low-dust despite milling technology

If the screed is fresh, the heating elements are laid first and then the screed is poured. But also the subsequent installation is simple. First the channels are milled and then the heating elements are laid and then the screed is filled in the remaining gaps. This technique maintains the height of the floor covering and doors do not have to be elaborately adjusted. Almost any screed, from dry screed to concrete, is suitable for the milling process. However, if milling does not work, dry screed boards can be used to help out. After drying out, the floor covering can be laid directly and the underfloor heating can be put into operation.

The risks – further costs and problems

If everything goes without problems, the subsequent installation of underfloor heating takes only one or two days and is quite inexpensive. However, the prerequisite for this must be, for example, that the screed is smooth and clean. Particularly in the case of renovation and refurbishment work, it can happen that the old floor covering cannot be completely removed or that other complications arise. Should this occur, you will have to reckon with additional costs for the smoothing and levelling of the floor.

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