Proper fireplaces are back in fashion, and they're getting more and more popular all the time. Here in the UK indoor fires are completely legal so long you're careful to use the right sort of fuel, and they add to the warmth and ambiance of any room they're in. Here at Camelot, we've noticed that the question we get most often about our wood burning fires from the UK is how best to lay and light them - so we've put together this quick and easy guide to get you started.
A Quick-Start Guide to Laying and Lighting Wood Burning Fires
1. The first important part of laying any fire is getting the right fuel - so you'll want to make sure you keep a store of proper firewood in. Scrap wood and branches from the garden can be great, but there are potential problems with both; everything from moisture to toxic varnishes can cause trouble, so your best bet is to buy real firewood and keep it near your fireplace.
2. Air circulation is the number one most important factor in getting wood burning fires to catch - you need to ensure that air can get around and stoke the flames, so the best way to start is by making a 'teepee' shape out of firewood in the grate. Once it's going you can add more fuel, being careful not to put too much on at once.
3. To get the flames going, you want to surround your triangular shape of firewood with a few bits that will catch easily - most people use newspaper for this, but light twigs and branches also work. It's those you want to use your firelighter to set fire to, and they'll ignite the main body of the wood gradually
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