How Scandinavians Built Smoke Houses to Stay Warm in 40°C (-40°F ) Winters скачать в хорошем качестве

How Scandinavians Built Smoke Houses to Stay Warm in 40°C (-40°F ) Winters

This documentary focuses on Scandinavian smoke houses, an early heating solution built to survive extreme northern winters without chimneys. It explains how smoke from open hearths was allowed to fill the interior, warming walls, ceilings, and structural timbers before slowly escaping through roof vents. The film shows how this trapped heat created a stable indoor climate even when temperatures dropped to –40°C outside. It also explores how smoke preserved wood, repelled insects, and reduced moisture in winter conditions. These homes turned fire and smoke into a powerful survival system rather than a hazard.