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How to light a fireplace 

Do you want to know how to light a wood burning fireplace? Although there is no single way to do it, here we tell you, step by step, a fast and effective method. Also, you have 5 practical tips. And if you want to light a barbecue, read these other tips.

How to light a fireplace. Cleaning first

Before starting the winter season with the fireplace lit, you have to think about cleanliness. This will allow the smoke to escape unobstructed to the outside instead of plastering in the room. In addition, your fireplace will work at full capacity and you will avoid possible fires in the tube. It is advisable to sweep the chimney every year at the end of winter.

Thinking of cleaning the fireplace yourself? Or do you want to know how professional chimney sweeps do it? In this other article we will tell you in detail.

How to light a fireplace step by step

Get everything you need first. The wood must be dry so that it ignites well and does not generate excess smoke. In addition, gather fine firewood, small branches, sticks or chips to start the fire. Have ignition pads on hand: it is the most practical, although you also have other options that we will tell you below. And, of course, a lighter or matches.

STEP 1 Open the shot
Before starting to light the fire, open the draft wide. And keep it in this position for about 20 minutes. If your fireplace has them, open the vents as well. The objective is that the fire has the necessary supply of oxygen.

Have you just arrived at your country house and want to know how to light the fireplace for the first time in a long time? First you will have to warm it up a bit. Open the shot and wait an hour or so while you finish setting up.

 

STEP 2 Place the first pieces
Here it is a question of choosing material that ignites easily to start the fire and then “infect” the thicker and slower-burning logs.
The  softwood,  such as pine, is the turns faster. Always make sure that everything you put is dry and clean.

How to arrange the material? It depends on the size of the pieces:

• Fine firewood  .  You can also cut thicker wood chips. At the base of the fireplace, put two or three pieces in the same direction. Then put the same amount on top, but in the opposite direction. Repeat the operation two more times. In total, you will have about six floors of interlocking pieces, which make up a “mountain” with a hole in the center.
• Smaller twigs and / or chips (b).  You can get a bag of chips selected just to start the fire: they are cut into pieces of about 10 cm so that they ignite more easily. In addition, they guarantee a maximum percentage of humidity (it is usually indicated on the packaging). Make a bed in the center of the fireplace. You can also add  dried pinecones  , but with caution: they contain a lot of resin and can cause large flames.

Also, if you have  a log that is too bulky,  you can add it at this time. Place it in the bottom of the fireplace. If you are going to start the fire with fine wood, support the branches on the trunk leaving a free space at the base below, like a small tunnel.

STEP 3 Add the logs
There are several ways to organize firewood. The key is that there is enough air between the logs so as not to "smother" the fire. One of the most common methods is the  pyramid :
On top of fine firewood or small branches and chips, place thicker logs in a pyramid shape. That is, joining in the center and leaving a gap below. At this point it is convenient to have  hardwood firewood, such  as holm oak, oak, elm, beech ... This wood generally burns more slowly and its embers generate heat for a longer time. Although it also depends on its quality and degree of humidity. In addition, they contain less resin: less residue that can adhere to the outlet tube.

If you have chosen fine wood as a starting material  (a) , you can alter the order of the steps. Light the fire first (step 4) and then add the logs, forming a pyramid on top of the “mountain” of fine wood.

STEP 4 Light the fire
How to light a fireplace? One of the most practical and effective ways is to use  ignition pills :

Light the pill with a lighter or match and place it on top of the twigs or small chips, under the logs.
If you have opted for the “mountain” of fine wood, insert the lit tablet in the central hole. Next, add the logs. (step 3).

Be that as it may, the fire must start quickly. If it doesn't or too much smoke is generated, perhaps the wood is damp or you forgot to open the chimney flue.

How to make fire without pills?

If you have a sack of special ignition chips or good-sized dried pineapples, you can probably do without the pill. Simply try to bring a lit match closer.

Consider getting long matches or special lighters for lighting. They will make your work easier and you will avoid accidentally burning your fingers.

How to make fire without conventional pills

Traditional ignition pads are made from solvents and petroleum products. They give off poisons when they burn and some (not all) produce odors. Therefore, for your fireplace you should choose healthier and more ecological solutions, such as:

Forest wool with natural waxes. They are pressed wood filaments bathed in natural waxes.
Pills or discs made with pressed wood . There are even those that light like a match.

How to light a fireplace safely

Keep these tips in mind:

• Beware of paper and cardboard. It is quite common to include crumpled paper or cardboard to get the fire started or stoked. However, it has its drawbacks, such as contributing to the accumulation of soot. In addition, as it is a lightweight material, it can float while it is on and cause a fire in the chimney tube when it comes into contact with substances adhering to its surface. Or, fly into the room, with the consequent danger. Completely discard printed papers or cardboard: when the ink burns, it generates polluting gases in the room.
• Don't burn wood products. Painted or treated wood can release toxic gases when burned.
• Use only dry firewood. If it is wet it gives off a lot of smoke, contributes to soot, does not ignite well and sizzles.
• Get hold of fireplace utensils. They allow you to move logs safely and keep your fireplace ash-free. The usual ones are: clamp, hook, brush and shovel. To stoke the fire, nothing better than a bellows.
• Read the manufacturer's recommendations if you have purchased a fireplace with an insert or a metal fireplace.