Logburner Installation - Blog #surroundLogburner Installation - Blog #surroundhttps://www.logburnerinstallation.uk/blogs/tag/surroundSat, 16 May 2026 20:23:15 +0200http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Gallery: Fireplaces fitted]]>https://www.logburnerinstallation.uk/blogs/post/gallery-fireplaces-fittedHere you will find fireplaces, surrounds, hearths, slips and mantel shelves that we have fitted ]]>

Take a look at our Fireplace Gallery

Here you will find fireplaces, surrounds, hearths, slips and mantel shelves that we have fitted

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]]>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:49:22 +0000<![CDATA[Slips Fitted]]>https://www.logburnerinstallation.uk/blogs/post/slips-fittedWhen you have had a surround fitted there can often be a section of wall showing on the inside of the surround. This can sometimes look odd if the wall ]]>

Slips finish off your surround installation

When you have had a surround fitted there can often be a section of wall showing on the inside of the surround.

This can sometimes look odd if the wall on the outside of the surround is matching.


One solution is to fit stone panels over the gap but inside the surround and often looks stunning.

Usually the same material as the hearth is used for this, so granite or slate.

In this photo, the slips are black.

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]]>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:25:56 +0000<![CDATA[Helpful Videos for Logburner Users]]>https://www.logburnerinstallation.uk/blogs/post/how-to-light-a-logburnerHelpful tips for logburner users]]>

Logburner Jargon Explained

How to light your logburner

How To Make Paper Bricks

More Tips & Tricks

This video explains where the following items are in your fireplace

* Hearth

* Chimney Breast

* Surround / Mantelpiece

* Chamber / Firebox / Builders Opening

* Slips

* Exit flue pipe / stove pipe thermometer

* Slider / Air Control


How to light a log burner

Struggling to light your wood stove?
Here's a useful guide

  1.  Empty Ash Tray when it's cold (watch out for the wind)
  2.  Add Paper at the bottom, then kindling and small dry logs on top 
  3.  Light and open all air controls fully to give the fire lots of oxygen 
  4.  Wait until burning at optimum temperature - check your thermometer 
  5.  Add more logs and use controls to close the air down and thus the heat 
  6.  Open up the air if the temperature drops below 150 degrees C 
  7.  Add seasoned logs - use a moisture meter to check 
  8.  Enjoy your wood burner with a cup of tea and optional slice of cake.

How to make paper bricks

Keep paper bricks as a back up for when you are low on wood.

  1.  Get your waste paper or carboard
  2.  Rip into strips and throw into a bag
  3.  Find a large container and add the paper strips and some water
  4.  Leave for at least 2 hours
  5.  Smush the soggy paper into the brick maker
  6.  Squeeze out as much water as you can
  7.  Leave to dry. Testing regularly with a moisture meter.
  8.  Once dry (under 18% moisture content) burn on the log burner

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