Brighton and Hove Council misleadingly implied that wood burners and open fires were the direct cause of the increase on particulate matter in the air in Winter compared to Summer
Draw (draft) is the normal upward flow of air that carries smoke, hot gases, and fumes out through the chimney. Reverse draw (downdraft/backdraft) occurs when this airflow is weakened or reversed, causing smoke and fumes to be pushed back into the room instead of exiting the chimney.
Smoke spillage occurs when smoke enters the room instead of rising safely up the chimney. This can be dangerous and should be investigated promptly. Below are the most common causes and recommended solutions.
Like most things you get what you pay for. Bad quality fuel is going to cause you problems somewhere down the road. The cleanest burning coal is Anthracite but it is also the most expensive as it is slowly running out and new sources have not been found.
