Flue Buying Guides & Advice

Whether you’re fitting a new stove or doing some work on a fireplace, flue or chimney, the chances are you may find yourself needing to use some fire cement. But, what exactly is it? What can you use it for? How do you use it? Keep reading and the team at Trade Price Flues will answer all of these questions and more in our complete guide to fire cement.What is fire cement?It’s cement that can be used near a fire, right?! Well, yes, but let’s take a look in a little more detail…We’ll begin by def …

If there’s one thing that a stove or fireplace can’t do without, it’s oxygen. But, with today’s relatively air-tight homes, supplying your fire with sufficient air can be easier said than done. But, that’s where air vents come in. Keep reading and we’ll tell you exactly what sort of air vents you require to get your stove or fireplace burning properly.Why are air vents important for fireplaces and stoves?This may seem like a question with an obvious answer, but if you’re attempting to run an ope …

With energy prices rising, more and more people are choosing to heat their home with a log burner. Not only are these handy appliances beautiful to look at, but they run on seasoned wood - giving you a degree of independence from the energy networks. But, if you’re going to buy one, it’s vital that you use the correct flue setup. If you’re not sure what that entails, then keep reading Trade Price Flues’ complete guide to log burner flues…What is a log burner flue? Okay, so let’s address the elep …

For many people, this may seem like a question with an obvious answer. But, in the world of chimneys, terminology is often used interchangeably, causing confusion and making it a challenge to buy the right parts for your chimney upgrade. So, keep reading and we’ll eliminate this confusion and tell you what the exact difference is between a chimney and a flue.Are chimneys and flues the same thing? Let’s begin with the answer you came here looking for. Chimneys and flues are different - but relate …

With winter approaching it makes sense to ensure that your home boiler system is fully functioning and operational. And, one of the most important parts of your boiler system that you should check is working, is the flue. If you’re wondering what that is and how it works, then keep reading!What is a boiler flue?The chances are that you have a boiler in your home to heat the water for your radiators and water system; approximately 95% of homes in the UK are currently centrally heated. So, if you’ …