FlameSmart Air Guide: Master Your Fireplace Burn Cycle

FlameSmart was invented by an engineer / firefighter in Finland who spent years doing rigorous testing, observation, and deep analysis of fire cycle control. His work culminated in a revolutionary prototype that has evolved into the FlameSmart Air Guide, explained as follows.

The Problem: Traditional Bottom-Up Fires

Traditional fires burn from the bottom up. They start slowly, but at a certain point, rapidly engulf the entire firewood stack. This often creates a temporary shortage of oxygen in the firebox, causing unburned wood gases to ignite in the chimney while dark smoke pours out. Incomplete chimney combustion releases harmful particles and carcinogens into the air. Once the peak of the burn passes, what remains is a smoldering bed of embers that gradually turns your fireplace into an inefficient smoke generator.

The Solution: Top-Down Precision Combustion

The FlameSmart method reverses the process, starting on top and systematically working its way down the wood stack layer after layer. This prevents rapid flare-ups and significantly extends your burn cycles. By ensuring the complete combustion of volatile gases right at the point of ignition, the FlameSmart guided burn minimizes smoke output and keeps your chimney cleaner. This methodical, downward-consuming burn also ensures that your firewood is thoroughly utilized, leaving behind only a fine, minimal bed of ashes. Based on testing results by an accredited Laboratory in Finland, using FlameSmart Air Guide may save up to 40% firewood savings and release up to 80% lower emissions. Individual results vary based on the type of firewood used.