{"id":24751,"date":"2026-04-16T14:52:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheminees-seguin.com\/the-technique-for-lighting-a-wood-fire-in-an-insert\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T16:56:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:56:57","slug":"the-technique-for-lighting-a-wood-fire-in-an-insert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheminees-seguin.com\/en\/the-technique-for-lighting-a-wood-fire-in-an-insert\/","title":{"rendered":"The Technique for Lighting a Wood Fire in an Insert"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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: There is a reverse ignition technique known as top-down lighting. Easy to apply, this technique for lighting your wood fire will allow you to always successfully start your fireplace<\/strong>. These principles also apply perfectly to wood inserts<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Placing the Logs<\/h2>\n\n

Step 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Place the logs in your or fireplace<\/strong> while respecting the load limits described in the user manual of your appliance. The logs must be split and dry (less than 20% moisture content).<\/p>\n\n

Step 2 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Add 2 or 3 layers of kindling on top of the logs, alternating the direction. Air circulation is important, so make sure to leave about 1 cm between each piece of wood. The kindling should not be too large.<\/p>\n\n

Setting Up the Fire<\/h2>\n\n

Step 3 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Place two firelighters on top of the kindling layers.<\/p>\n\n

Step 4 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Light the firelighter and close the door of your fireplace or stove. For larger fireboxes, the door may be left slightly open to prevent condensation.<\/p>\n\n

This wood fire lighting technique is foolproof and will make your life easier!<\/p>\n\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=M8PkqTwJtwQ<\/div>
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