Flue Buying Guides & Advice
How Do You Use a Flue Thermometer?
How do you control the temperature that’s being generated by your log burner? That’s a question we receive regularly here at Trade Price Flues. The answer is to use a flue thermometer. But the key is to use one properly. If you’d like to know how, then keep on reading…Flue thermometer definitionAsk many people to think of a thermometer and they’ll probably conjure up images of those old-school glass thermometers that you pop in your mouth when you’re feeling under the weather.Flue thermometers a
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16th May 2022
Can You Paint a Log Burner?
Is your log burner looking a little tired and rough around the edges? Or perhaps you want to give your old log burner a new leash of life and change its colour? Whatever the reason, you may be wondering if it’s possible to paint a log burner. Keep reading because the Trade Price Flues team is about to tell you!Is it okay to paint a log burner? Let’s start with the answer you’re looking for. Yes. It’s definitely possible to paint a log burner. But, with one important caveat; you need to use the r
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31st Mar 2022
How Much Does It Cost to Fit a Chimney Liner?
What is the cost of fitting a chimney liner? If it’s the first time you’re doing this job in your home, or you haven’t replaced your liner in a while, then it can be hard to know what you should be paying. Keep reading and Trade Price Flues will tell you everything you need to know about the costs of fitting a new chimney liner…How much does a chimney liner cost? If you’re just here to find out what you should be paying for a chimney liner, then we’ll give you the answer straight away. Depending
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18th Mar 2022
How to Make Your Wood Burning Stove More Efficient
A traditional wood burning stove makes a fantastic addition to the home. But, it’s not quite so fantastic if it starts burning inefficiently. A stove which is burning inefficiently will not only use more fuel, but can be smoky and difficult to light. So, if you want to avoid those issues and get your wood burning stove working efficiently, keep reading!Issue: insufficiently seasoned firewoodThere are many reasons why your stove could be burning inefficiently and leaking smoke, with one of the mo
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8th Mar 2022
What Is a Triple Wall Flue?
When it comes to installing a log burner in your home, you’ll have a number of options for the flue system. In many instances a single or twin wall flue will be sufficient. But, sometimes, you’ll need to use a triple wall flue. To find out more about triple wall flues, and when they should be used, keep reading…What is a triple wall flue?Let’s begin with a definition. What exactly is a triple wall flue? Well, as the name suggests, a triple wall flue is a three-walled insulated flue that is ideal
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23rd Feb 2022