Good morning,
My wife and I are currently in the preliminary planning stage for our meeting with the architect. We are considering installing a 270-degree fireplace in the living room. However, it looks like if we place the fireplace in the desired spot, the chimney flue will run through the bedroom. From experience, I know that in older houses, chimney flues can radiate a lot of heat. Since I prefer to sleep at 18°C (64°F) rather than at 25°C (77°F), I am curious whether this is still the case in new houses (Allkauf prefabricated house). If so, we would need to find an alternative location for the fireplace.
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Christopher
My wife and I are currently in the preliminary planning stage for our meeting with the architect. We are considering installing a 270-degree fireplace in the living room. However, it looks like if we place the fireplace in the desired spot, the chimney flue will run through the bedroom. From experience, I know that in older houses, chimney flues can radiate a lot of heat. Since I prefer to sleep at 18°C (64°F) rather than at 25°C (77°F), I am curious whether this is still the case in new houses (Allkauf prefabricated house). If so, we would need to find an alternative location for the fireplace.
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Christopher
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