Creative freedom and added value

Planning a fireplace gives you valuable space to define structures and establish a clear identity in the design. A precisely placed fireplace not only increases the emotional impact of a room, but also leads to a measurable increase in the property's value. It can be the decisive detail that sets a project apart from the standard and makes it unique.

Our range offers the right solution for every building project, whether as a purist design element in a modern new build or as a characterful accent in a renovation. In doing so, the boundaries between technical precision and aesthetic ambition become blurred. Our systems enable bespoke integration into your individual design language and cover the spectrum from the classic, room-filling fireplace to the flexible Swedish stove.

Technical planning fundamentals for architects

Sound planning forms the basis for aesthetics and functionality. For the integration of Rüegg fireplace inserts, the following construction parameters are decisive:

Insulation materials and heat protection

Thermal separation is crucial for the longevity of the building structure. For thermal insulation, either approved mineral wool insulation materials or substitute insulation materials made of calcium silicate or vermiculite may be used. What is essential is that all materials are officially approved and resistant to continuous heat exposure. For inserts without a convection casing, these must also be abrasion-resistant.

Sizing: insulation thickness and air gap

The required insulation thickness varies depending on the material selected. While specific table values apply to mineral wool, the individual manufacturer’s instructions apply to substitute insulation materials. To safely avoid heat build-up, a precisely defined air gap must be maintained between the rear wall or side walls of the appliance body and the insulation.

Air flow and convection

For proper operation, the free air cross-section in the cladding is essential. The minimum required values are technologically precisely matched to the respective insert. Depending on national legislation and the energy concept, our heating inserts can also be implemented as closed thermal storage systems without ventilation grilles. This enables particularly minimalist designs without visible openings.