{"id":433,"date":"2015-11-02T08:00:14","date_gmt":"2015-11-02T08:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/blog\/?p=433"},"modified":"2018-03-21T16:02:24","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T16:02:24","slug":"how-to-deal-with-a-drafty-fireplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-a-drafty-fireplace\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Deal With a Draughty Fireplace"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the temperature is dropping outside, many of us are starting to turn to our fires to add a bit of warmth to our homes. Who can blame us? We don\u2019t know a single person who doesn\u2019t appreciate the allure of a roaring fire on a cold day!<\/p>\n

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But what if instead of warming your house, your fireplace is letting a cool draught in instead? Some fireplaces can experience a backdraught where air from outside comes in through your chimney and can fill your room with smoke, which isn\u2019t ideal.<\/p>\n

As experts in fireplace installation in London<\/a>, we\u2019ve come across this issue many times before and although it is advised that you contact a fireplace professional, there are a couple of things that you can try to help alleviate the problem.<\/p>\n

Check for Obstructions in the Chimney<\/strong><\/p>\n

Believe it or not, obstructions in your chimney stack can cause smoke to build up in your chimney instead of escaping into the air from the opening at the top.<\/p>\n

\"Leaves<\/p>\n

Checking for any debris such as leaves and twigs, especially in chimneys that don\u2019t have the added protection of a chimney cap can often lead you to noticing a build up which may be the cause of your backdraught of smoke into your room.<\/p>\n

Check for Leakages<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have a wood stove, be sure to check the vent pipe for leakages.<\/p>\n

If you are experiencing smoke escaping into your room, the joints connecting the pipe may have become loose or damaged.<\/p>\n

\"Cozy<\/p>\n

If this is the case, then it\u2019s important to leave the repair to a trained professional.<\/p>\n

Is There Cold Air in the Flue?<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the main causes of smoke not being able to ascend up the chimney is that cold air is trapped in the flue of your chimney.<\/p>\n

Not only will you have a hard time getting a fire started, but if you did manage to get one going, it would be extremely hard to keep alight.<\/p>\n

\"Warm<\/p>\n

However, it is quite an easy issue to fix. All you need to do is create a heat source which can heat the damp air in the flue. This could be a rolled up newspaper that had been set alight and held up into the opening of the flue.<\/p>\n

If you are using this method, please be careful when dealing with fire.<\/p>\n

Autumn is definitely one of the best seasons of the year, and here at Real Flame, we can\u2019t wait to give more people the opportunity to experience the warming benefits of\u2026 well, a real flame!<\/p>\n

If you would like more information on any of our fire products before the colder weather hits even harder, don\u2019t delay in getting in contact<\/a> with us by calling 020 7731 5025 today where will be happy to advise you on the best product for your needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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