Flue Buying Guides & Advice
Can You Install a Log Burner in a Garden Office?
Since 2020 increasing numbers of people have been working from home. In fact, some people have enjoyed it so much, they’ve built dedicated offices in their gardens! Whether you call them garden rooms, garden pods, outdoor rooms or garden studios, it’s important that you keep them heated and comfortable. Which leads many people to ask, can you install a log burner in a garden office? Keep reading to find out!What to think about before you install a log burner in a garden officeWhilst you may be f
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23rd Feb 2022
What Are the Different Types of Chimney Flue?
Are you shopping for a new stove or heating appliance for your home? Well, before you go ahead and buy one, it’s important that you first check what type of chimney flue you have in your home. Not all appliances are suitable for all types of flues. So, if you want to know what type of stove or heating appliance you can install in your home, read our guide to the different types of chimney flues now.What is a chimney flue? Before we delve into the different types of chimney flues, let’s begin by
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14th Feb 2022
What Landlords Need to Know About Stoves, Open Fireplaces and Chimneys
The buy-to-let market is on the rise. With soaring demand for housing and low mortgage rates on offer, becoming a landlord is an increasingly tempting proposition for many people. But, before you take the plunge, it’s vital that you are fully aware of your responsibilities regarding a rental property’s stoves, open fireplaces and chimneys (if it has them).What are a landlord’s fire safety responsibilities? When you rent out a house to a tenant, you’re not merely responsible for keeping the house
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10th Feb 2022
Everything You Need to Know About Fire Cement
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
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19th Jan 2022
What Sort of Air Vents Do I Need for My Stove or Fireplace?
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
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4th Jan 2022