When lighting, use small, dry kindling.
To maintain the fire use split logs.
Open upper and lower air controls.
Check that flue is not obstructed,
Ensure that the lower air control is
closed. Partially close the top air
Install a draught stabilizer. Consult
your
Do not continuously burn small wood,
sticks, carpentry offcuts, plywood etc.
Burn paper and kindling wood to
In houses equipped with mechanical
ventilation, open a window until the
fire is well established.
Consult a chimney specialist. Check
that flue is not obstructed. Sweep if
Install an anti-downdraught cowl.
In houses equipped with mechanical
ventilation, an outside air intake must
be installed in the chimney
Increase height of chimney.
Poor sealing of flue-
pipe
Re-connect flue or replace jointing
Flue is partially blocked
Arrange to have chimney swept.
House too tightly
sealed.
Ensure a fresh air supply is reaching
the