House plans . Preferred listings showcase . The Old House Web Smoke comes out of stove while first starting up in cold weather. Temperature differential between outdoors and indoors causing changes in air movement in the house to equalize that of the outside pressure. Provide a separate air inlet, or place a lighted newspaper in the stove pipe inlet.
Smoke comes out of stove or fireplace when it's windy.
Wind currents force air back down the chimney. Nearby trees, buildings in roof projections often cause downdrafts during windy periods. Check chimney for correct height in relation to nearby objects. Remove nearby obstructions. Place a chimney cap on chimney.