Why Trust Us

Trust should be earned with clarity, not claimed with slogans. At Neighbor Fire Lab, we publish the measurements that matter for small and shared spaces—so you can defend your choice to a neighbor, HOA, or your own peace of mind.

Measurable, Reproducible Testing

• Smoke and odor: We track particulate concentrations (PM2.5/PM10) at seating height and entryways to evaluate drift and comfort.
• Heat where you sit: We map temperature at common seating distances and publish wind-adjusted heat profiles.
• Deck-safe clearances: We instrument surfaces, siding, and eaves to verify temperatures stay within conservative thresholds.
• Real-life hassle: Setup time, ignition reliability, shutdown, ash handling, fuel storage, and true cost-per-hour are timed and tallied.

Independence and Transparency

• Editorial firewall: Recommendations are made by our testing team; monetization does not dictate coverage or scores.
• Code-aware checklists: We align guidance to typical city/HOA patterns and call out pass/fail factors by surface and setting.
• Continuous updates: We re-test after design revisions, new accessories (wind guards/deflectors), or regulatory changes.

Focused on Neighbor-Friendly Outcomes

• Lower smoke and odor transfer for guests with sensitivities
• Quieter operation and wind mitigation for easy conversation
• Compact, stylish designs that integrate with modern outdoor spaces

If you need a concise, defensible shortlist, you’ll find data, not hype—along with the context to use it safely and comfortably.