Understanding Chimney Downdraught & Summer Chimney Syndrome – Hodgsons Chimney Sweeps

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Downdraught refers to the reverse flow of air down a chimney or flue system, contrary to the intended upward draft that carries combustion by-products out of a building. It occurs when external or internal pressure and temperature conditions disrupt the buoyant flow of warm gases, causing atmospheric air or smoke to be forced back into the appliance… Read more »