Flue Buying Guides & Advice

If you’re about to invest in a log burner for your home, then you’ve probably read or been told that you will need a flue. The question you may have is, “what type of flues can you use with a log burner?”. Well, keep reading and the Trade Price Flues team will provide you with the answer…What is a flue? First of all, if you’re new to the world of log burners, then you may be wondering what exactly a flue is. Well, a flue is effectively the inside section of a chimney. It’s for this reason flues …

If you’re intending to reline your chimney flue, then there are a number of parts you’ll almost certainly need to buy. However, it can often be easier to buy a flue liner kit. The question we often get though is, ‘what do you get in a flue liner kit’? Keep reading and the Trade Price Flues team will tell you!What is a flue liner kit?The job of lining a chimney is one that usually involves multiple parts. The one that most people are familiar with is the flexible metal flue liner. As the name sug …

Draughts are typically viewed by homeowners in a negative light. However, there’s one area where a draught is essential; the fireplace! Today’s homes tend to be fairly draught-free, however. So, what do you do if you need to create a draught in your fireplace? Install a chimney fan, of course. Keep reading to find out more…Why do fireplaces need a draught? Chimneys operate on the principle of the ‘chimney effect’ (also known as the stack effect). The principle is based on the fact that hot air r …

When it comes to lining or relining a chimney, many people immediately think of the need to buy a new flue liner. That’s great! However, it’s important not to overlook the other components you may require. If you want to find out what those components are, then keep reading. This is Trade Price Flues’ guide to the parts you need to go with a flue liner…What do we mean by a flue liner? Let’s kick things off with a definition. As we’ve written previously, there are a number of different ways in wh …

One of the most common questions we receive here at Trade Price Flues is: ‘how do twin wall flues work?’. If you want to find the answer to that question, then keep on reading as the Trade Price Flues team examines how twin wall flues actually work…What is a twin wall flue?Before we delve into the details on how twin wall flues work, let’s first define what we mean by the term. Here at Trade Price Flues, we define twin wall flues as being a form of pre-fabricated chimney. They are typically used …