I’ve noticed recently that our lounge that has an open fireplace often smells very smoky in the mornings when I come down. I notice this especially when it’s a warm day outside.
also, often when I light a fire, smoke billows into the room until it gets hot enough to draw it up the chimney.
we get the chimney swept regularly so there’s no blockage.
We have a cowl on the chimney to stop birds and rain coming down. Not sure if that’s relevant.
I’ve read that it could be something to do with negative air pressure but I don’t full understand the physics of it…what do I need to do to combat it?
also, often when I light a fire, smoke billows into the room until it gets hot enough to draw it up the chimney.
we get the chimney swept regularly so there’s no blockage.
We have a cowl on the chimney to stop birds and rain coming down. Not sure if that’s relevant.
I’ve read that it could be something to do with negative air pressure but I don’t full understand the physics of it…what do I need to do to combat it?
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