Fire Academy

Learn to control fire. A good fire seems simple. But a truly good fire is well thought out.

The Swiss Method

VENTOR® is designed for optimal performance with the Swiss method, also known as top-down burning. In contrast to traditional burning, you light the fire from the top instead of the bottom. The result: cleaner and more efficient combustion, with significantly less smoke and more control over the fire.

Step by Step

  1. Start with the large logs — Place 2 to 3 larger logs at the bottom, with enough space in between for air circulation.
  2. Work from large to small — Stack medium-sized and smaller logs crosswise on top of them.
  3. On top: kindling and firelighter — Place the smallest pieces of wood and the firelighter all the way at the top.
  4. Light the fire at the top — The fire will slowly burn from top to bottom, gradually heating the wood.
  5. Let the fire do its work — Don't interfere too quickly. A well-built fire will calmly find its own balance.

Why this works:

  • Calmer combustion
  • Less smoke
  • Better control

Keep the fire compact. It's about
warmth and ambiance, not volume.

When to light a fire and when not to

Fire and weather are inextricably
linked.

Do light a fire:

  • Light wind (approx. wind force 2–3)
  • Clear, dry conditions

Do not light a fire:

  • Still weather (smoke lingers)
  • Mist or fog
  • Strong wind (uncontrollable fire)

In doubt? Then it's better not to light a fire.



Welk haardhout is het beste voor jouw buitenhaard?

De kwaliteit van het vuur begint bij de keuze van het juiste haardhout. Droog hardhout zorgt voor een hogere warmteafgifte, een rustig vlammenspel en aanzienlijk minder rook. Door het juiste hout te gebruiken haal je het maximale uit jouw VENTOR buitenhaard én verleng je de levensduur van de haard.

Gebruik altijd droog haardhout

Voor de beste verbranding adviseren wij haardhout met een vochtpercentage van maximaal 20%. Nat hout veroorzaakt meer rook, minder warmte en extra aanslag in de haard en schoorsteen.

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