Have your brickwork, mortar and flashings regularly checked and carry out any necessary repairs. Keep chimneys and flues clean and well maintained. Use a bulkhead type light fitting in your loft space. Never burn rubbish or garden waste near the property. Site barbecues a...
If you have read my section on down draught problems, you would have seen I spoke about a quick test you could do to check if your stove has draught problems. If your match was blowing away from the appliance this is often an indicator it’s...
Here’s a quick check you can do to see if your appliance is suffering from draught problems. All you need is a lighter or match. Firstly, ensure that the doors and windows are closed in the rooms which may affect your appliance. Next, just open the...