Fireplaces
Olde world charm, character and style for your passive home — all of the warmth, all of the oxygen — none of the health risks.
Fireplaces in your passive home or low energy build need to be specialty ventilated and designed. Fireplaces or wood fired heaters can quickly deplete oxygen in an airtight home, leading to high levels of carbon dioxide and low levels of oxygen. A room-air independent fireplace draws oxygen from outside the dwelling so your ventilation system can keep on working it’s smooth equilibrium. Ventilated fireplaces release less pollutants inside the house. This means you can have all of the quaint fireside beauty, charm and olde world style of the fireplace, while enjoying all of the system, health and energy benefits of an efficient passive house. Before considering a fireplace in your airtight home speak to your installer/ventilation specialist for more comprehensive advice on fireplaces.