Schiedel Skorsteiner: Heating modern homes the smart way

Schiedel Skorsteiner, Europe’s leading manufacturer of chimney and flue systems, has spent over two decades helping shape the way Norwegians think about fireplaces and chimneys. As homes change and develop with time, Schiedel Skorsteiner has developed solutions designed to meet the realities of modern construction and the aesthetic demands of contemporary living.

Schiedel’s story began in 1946, when founder Friedrich Schiedel introduced precast chimney elements as an alternative to traditional brick systems. Nearly 80 years later, the company continues to build on that legacy with a focus on practical innovations and solutions that work well, install easily, and fit the needs of today’s builders and homeowners.

In new houses and cabins (especially in Norway), energy efficiency is key and as a result, the buildings are airtight and equipped with a balanced ventilation system. This poses a challenge for traditional fireplaces, as there is not enough air in the room to operate the fireplace.

More than 80 per cent of today’s fireplaces require an external air supply routed through visible ducts, often placed behind the fireplace or through a nearby wall. This can be visually intrusive, particularly in the landscape of clean, Scandinavian lines and minimalism.

Construction logistics are important, but so are aesthetics. Playing on and reflecting the practicality of the Norwegian ready-to-go Rett i koppen meals, the Rett i Toppen system offers a similar solution in the world of fireplaces. This system eliminates the need for an external duct, which makes the installation easier and more efficient. “It’s not just about how it works, but how it looks,” says Geir Vernan, manager at Schiedel Skorsteiner. “Rett i Toppen allows you to maintain a visual focus on the fireplace, without the distractions of extra components.”

The combustion air is drawn directly from the chimney system and into the stove through a concealed connection at the top, keeping installations clean and simple. “To minimise the risk of leakage, builders want to get the roof ready and sealed quickly,” says Vernan. “Our Startboks makes that possible without compromising the integrity of the building envelope.”

Instead of waiting until later, Startboks allows installation of the chimney early in the construction process, before the roof and walls are sealed. This reduces the risk of leakage and simplifies the installation of the fireplace later on. Once the rest of the house is complete and the floor is ready, the fireplace can be installed without dismantling the chimney.

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