Posted: Friday, June 24, 2022
Now that summer has started, finding new Cast Iron Radiators may not be the first thing to do on your list. Your thoughts are probably more on taking day trips away, going on family holidays, catching your favourite bands at weekend festivals, having sunny Sunday afternoon barbeques and generally spending time outside.
Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2022
At Trads we offer a wide range of Cast Iron Radiators. Every one of our models is based on authentic, vintage designs, with the aim of bringing an extra touch of class and sophistication to its surroundings. In addition to all of the hard work that goes into their creation, it’s the colour of our decorative radiators that often makes the biggest impression. Our extensive range of Farrow & Ball paint has really caught the imagination of our customers.
Posted: Thursday, June 2, 2022
The visual impact of the radiators in our homes is not always an element of interior design to which we pay enough attention. Choosing a style that blends with your décor, adding to the character and atmosphere of your home (whilst also providing efficient and cost-effective heating) could prove to be an excellent investment in your property. More interesting radiators can make beautiful and bold statement pieces, showcasing your individual sense of style.
Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2022
Even as the weather gets warmer, heating your home can be a challenge on chilly nights. You are looking for something with a terrific output and high efficiency, which can keep you comfortable for a long period of time without using much energy, whilst complementing your existing interior and adding an element of class.
Posted: Monday, May 9, 2022
You may look at a cast iron radiator and wonder how on earth this antique water-heating device could help the environment. After all, they are a Victorian invention. Victorians are synonymous with large industrial towns and factories, the beginning of the societal cycle of production and pollution.
Posted: Thursday, May 5, 2022
We are eager to share with you the secrets of our beautiful cast iron radiators, masterfully crafted in Lincolnshire. We invite you to take a look behind the scenes with our showroom and factory tour.
Posted: Friday, April 29, 2022
If the recent rise in energy prices has left you cold, you’re not alone. But luckily, Trads can help.
By purchasing one of our energy efficient radiators, you’ll be able to stop worrying about how much you’re spending on bills, and start focusing on the more important things in life!
Posted: Thursday, March 31, 2022
With the recent rise in energy prices, there is no better time to ensure that you are getting the most out of your heating solutions. In some cases, replacing radiators is the best thing that you can do.
Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2022
A cast iron radiator from Trads is the perfect way to finish any space and our painted radiators are available in over 10,000 different colour and finish options! Read on to learn more about them.
Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2022
Our modern cast iron radiators have retained the charm of our early models, but have become much more efficient.
For a long time, these heating solutions have been the go-to options for any period home, however, they’ve also become desirable statement pieces for more contemporary, industrial buildings too!
Posted: Friday, February 18, 2022
Cleaning cast iron radiators can seem like a big job, however, it really doesn’t have to be too much of a chore. With spring just around the corner, we thought we would give you some valuable information on how to have your Trads rads looking their best.
Please note, the following applies to painted, NOT polished, models.
Posted: Friday, February 11, 2022
Trads’ ready-made cast iron radiators come in a wide variety of styles, colours and finishes, and this spring you can find the perfect models for your home at hugely discounted prices! Read on to learn more about the different styles that we have to offer.
Posted: Friday, January 28, 2022
If you have been out for a walk recently it is likely that you will have seen the snowdrops and daffodils starting to awaken.
These signs of the end of winter warm our hearts, but, unfortunately, the temperature has not yet increased enough for us to stop warming our homes.
Posted: Friday, January 21, 2022
Traditional radiators are a beautiful way to finish any space. As well as adding a touch of sophistication to a room, they also provide highly effective heating.
There are a number of establishments from which you can purchase one of these fabulous heating solutions, so why choose Trads?
There are several reasons, read on to find the answers.
Posted: Monday, January 10, 2022
Energy bills have been in the news a lot recently, with the BBC stating that the industry has warned that prices may soar by a huge 50% without government intervention. Unfortunately, times of worry and uncertainty often lead to the spread of misinformation.
Posted: Thursday, December 23, 2021
Purchasing a cast iron radiator can be a fantastic way to add value to your property. We are extremely proud that at Trads you can do so with some of the ‘most competitive [prices] on the market’.
Posted: Thursday, November 18, 2021
Here at Trads, we are so grateful for the many five-star reviews that we receive and are happy to say that you can explore a large collection of these on our website.
Posted: Friday, November 12, 2021
The invention of the Bundy Loop in 1872 resulted in cast iron radiators becoming more efficient, which meant higher demand, increased manufacturing and therefore lower prices. Lower prices led to these heating systems becoming a common feature in homes. (If you would like to read more about the history of cast iron radiators, please see our previous blog.)
Posted: Thursday, October 28, 2021
Here at Trads we pride ourselves on the quality of our products, however, that’s not all that we have to be proud of. We believe in giving back to the community, so when our employee, Jeremy Dent, approached us with the idea of founding a charity we were immediately onboard.
Posted: Thursday, October 14, 2021
Cast iron radiators are the ideal solution - aesthetically pleasing, efficient, eco-friendly and easy to install.
Read on to discover how our cast iron radiators are the obvious choice when compared to their standard steel counterparts…
Posted: Thursday, September 30, 2021
Furnishing a home can be an exciting, creative and stressful journey, so finding a colour scheme that you love and furniture to fit each room is no mean feat. Choosing to purchase your radiators from Trads can make this process easier, whilst simultaneously ensuring that you find the perfect piece for you.
Posted: Thursday, September 9, 2021
Here at Trads we are passionate about, and proud of, our products. Our pieces are designed to not only efficiently heat a home, but also to act as a beautiful addition to any room.
The invention, development and resurgence of the cast iron radiator is an interesting story. Curiously, the term ‘radiator’ is in fact a misnomer, as the vast majority of heat output comes from convection, as opposed to radiation.
Read on to discover more about how modern radiators came to be.
Posted: Monday, September 6, 2021
A traditional cast iron radiator completed in a deep, lustrous colour and finish can become the focal point of a room. At Trads we know that high-quality radiators can transform a home renovation project. We also know that you may have a very particular colour in mind for your radiator. That’s why we offer the most comprehensive radiator painting service in the industry. Find out everything you need to know about this service with our complete guide to Trads’ Radiator Painting Service.
Posted: Wednesday, September 1, 2021
When purchasing a radiator it is important to ensure that it will heat your home effectively. A hallway can be a difficult area to heat, as it leads to numerous different areas, and it can be particularly tricky when a downstairs hallway leads directly to an upstairs landing.
Posted: Thursday, August 19, 2021
Should you ever need, or want, to change one of our cast iron radiator sections, this blog will talk you through exactly what you need to do.
Although they are of outstanding quality, we also design our radiators to be practical.
Functionally, they work exceptionally well as the high-grade cast iron that we use retains heat far better than standard steel. This means that our radiators heat your home both cheaply and efficiently.
Posted: Thursday, August 12, 2021
Here at Trads, The Traditional Radiator Company, we take pride in the hard work that we do to create the perfect heating solution for your home.
As well as our products being high quality, they are also built to suit your interior design needs.
This means that we can cater not only to your desired aesthetic, but we can also ensure that your radiator is the perfect size for your room and can fit in any space.
Posted: Friday, July 30, 2021
We are exceptionally proud to report that Carron Radiators have been featured in George Clarke’s Remarkable Renovations! Trads is an exclusive supplier of Carron Radiators, which appear in a recently aired episode.
Read on to find out more about the programme, the renovation and why the radiators were the perfect addition to this classically styled English home.
Posted: Tuesday, July 20, 2021
As discussed in one of our most recent blogs, the UK’s move away from the European Union (EU) was hardly the smoothest of transitions. But things haven’t stopped there. Thanks to the recent introduction of new EU VAT rules, UK suppliers are now having to make changes to how they sell their products to European customers.
What does this mean for your business? Read on to find out more.
Posted: Friday, June 18, 2021
Here in the UK, many of us are trying to be more eco-friendly. Using recyclable and environmentally sound products in our day-to-day lives is a great way to minimise our carbon footprints, but what else can we be doing at home, and at work, to further reduce this?
Eco-friendly Central Heating Solutions have surged in popularity in recent years, in both domestic homes and business premises, and as part of such a revamp, cast iron radiators offer an eco-friendly central heating solution.
Posted: Wednesday, June 9, 2021
No matter how you voted, we are now officially out of the EU, and businesses need to make sure that they adapt to this accordingly. Here at Trads, we have been successful in ensuring that our post-Brexit operations have run smoothly.
Posted: Thursday, May 27, 2021
Cast iron radiators date back to 1841 and many of the design and manufacturing methods from around this time are still used today.
A huge advantage of a cast iron radiator is its ability to hold and store heat. With this unrivalled heat retention, you can actually switch off a cast iron radiator once it has reached a desired temperature and still enjoy its heat for hours to come.
Posted: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Buying a radiator for your home brings many benefits. Buying a decorative cast iron radiator brings even more benefits, and we don’t just mean from a design perspective. From warmer, more efficient heating, environmental credentials and even improving the value of your home, decorative radiators are more than worth the investment.
But which one is right for you? Find out with our complete guide to decorative radiators.
Posted: Wednesday, January 6, 2021
When you’re looking for a new or replacement radiator, simply picking out a nice-looking model is one of the last things you should do.
The measurements for a radiator are among the essentials you need to know before going ahead with renovating or installing new radiators in a room. Ensuring you have a note of the correct sizes of your existing radiator provides a foundation for a replacement. But how do you get your measurements spot on?
Well, Trads is here to help ensure a replacement or new radiator fits perfectly into your home heating system…
Posted: Monday, January 4, 2021
For a radiator to function properly and efficiently, you need to have the right radiator valves - which can also help reduce your heating bills.
There are two main options available when choosing radiator valves: manual and thermostatic. While both control the heat from your radiator, they are very different from each other. But in what ways? Trads is here to help explain by guiding you through each radiator valve and what they can do for your home heating.
Read on to find out about manual and thermostatic radiator valves, as well as the differences between them…
Posted: Wednesday, December 16, 2020
New radiators can be a great way of improving your home’s heating efficiency or adding a fresh look to your decor - but you can have both.
To achieve this combination, you could buy any one of our cast-iron or Victorian radiators. But if you don’t want to go down that route and want something a little more contemporary, a vertical column radiator is what you’re looking for. But what are they?
Well, Trads is here to help by explaining everything there is about vertical radiators, including where best to fit them and what makes them so popular. Read on to find out more…
Posted: Friday, November 27, 2020
Maintaining your radiator is not only key to it lasting but it provides efficient heat whenever you need it - and cleaning can be an important part of this.
Cleaning is an easy but overlooked way of making sure your radiators last and remain efficient. There are a number of ways to clean a radiator, of course, but where do you get started? How often and why do you need to?
Trads is here to explain everything about cleaning your radiators, including the methods you can use at home for a simple DIY job...
Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Whether you’re overhauling a living room or installing a radiator elsewhere in your home, there are some rules you should be aware of for where to position it.
There is traditional thinking involved - under the window has always been the first choice - but where you place your radiator is all about maximising efficiency. There are lots of considerations for modern homes, so where do you position a radiator?
Trads is here to explain the dos and don’ts as well as how the placement of your radiators has changed…
Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Ensuring your radiators are working properly ahead of winter is crucial and this means clearing your radiators of sludge or trapped air.
If you switch your heating on and your radiators have cold spots, it could be that sludge has built up in your radiators. This will certainly be the case if you’ve balanced and bled your radiators but they’re still cold. You want your heating to work properly, so, how do you flush a radiator?
Trads is here to explain what this is, why you may need to do and how it’s done…
Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2020
When you’re renovating a home or even a room, it’s helpful to know how many radiators you may need - there isn’t a set rule for each space.
To do this, you’ll need to use what’s called a BTU calculator. This is much more precise than simply thinking along lines of filling most wall space with a radiator - unless there’s a window or TV already there. There are lots of questions you need to consider when buying.
So, Trads is here to help by guiding you through them as well as explaining BTU so you have the answer to ‘how many radiators do I need?’. Read on to find out…
Posted: Tuesday, October 13, 2020
While having a radiator is one thing, you need radiator valves for it to work efficiently and reduce heating bills.
If you’re buying a radiator and valves for the first time or replacing your old valves with Thermostatic Radiator Valves, you need to know how to fit them. There are lots of questions and topics to answer but let’s start with the main one - how do you fit a radiator valve?
Trads is here to explain everything about radiator valves and the installation process, the types of valves and what they do…
Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2020
When it comes to picking the perfect radiator for your home, it helps to know which type and style work best in each room.
This isn’t always easy to know if you’re buying a radiator for the first time or you want a complete restyle of a certain room to freshen it up. When it comes to choosing a radiator design, you can go down the modern approach or something more traditional and vintage. But which one is best for you and your home?
Well, Trads is here to explain the types of radiator you can choose from with us, where they fit best and how you can style them…
Posted: Monday, September 28, 2020
When it comes to looking after your radiators, there are some steps you can take well before autumn truly sets in to keep them efficient and lasting for years.
When the temperatures drop, you want your heating to work properly to keep your home warm. One step you can take is to balance your radiators whenever you check your boiler and central heating for any potential cold spots.
Trads is here to explain not only why you should balance your radiators but we’ll explain how you should balance them so your heating is ready for winter. Read on to find out more...
Posted: Monday, September 14, 2020
As autumn arrives and winter draws nearer, checking on the performance of your radiators is vital - and that includes bleeding your radiators.
Next time you check your boiler and central heating for any potential cold spots - a standard procedure at this time of year - you may need to bleed your radiators. This is all part of making sure your heating is winter-ready. You don’t want to switch your heating on later in the year and find it’s not working properly. So, how do you bleed a radiator?
Well, Trads is here to help guide you through the process, what it is and why it’s so important to do...
Posted: Monday, September 7, 2020
Whether it’s your bathroom or kitchen, saving space is a must to ensure you aren’t wasting the surface area, especially in a smaller room.
That’s what makes a heated towel rail so popular. Capable of heating a room as well as drying and warming your towels, these versatile fixtures come in a range of styles and sizes to match any decor you may have. But there’s an important question many of us ask, can you replace a radiator with a heated towel rail?
Trads is here to help answer that question and explain everything about heated towel rail, including how to fit one. Read on to find out more...
Posted: Friday, August 28, 2020
A paint revolution is happening! Gone are the days of the standard white radiators placed in every hallway and bedroom. The sky is no longer the limit when choosing what colour or finish you want your radiator to be!
Posted: Friday, August 14, 2020
Nothing is better than a cosy home to come home to at the end of the day. But, if you don’t have the right number of radiators to give your house the heat it needs, you'll likely be faced with the option of adding a new one to your system.
Fitting a whole new radiator to your existing pipework is a great way to give a cold room a boost. But, there are a few important considerations to make - find out more in our complete guide!
Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2020
When your radiators are working fine, you can take it for granted that your home will be cosy and warm when it’s cold outside!
But, when you find your radiators just aren’t working as you expect them to, it can be a real nuisance. Whether it’s a cool patch, a certain problem radiator or you’re not getting any heat out of them at all, getting to the bottom of the reasons why your radiators are cold sometimes feels like a mystery.
So, what should you do if you discover you have a cold radiator?
Well, there are a few different reasons why that might be the case. To help you out, we’ve answered some of the most common concerns and how to fix them...
Posted: Friday, July 24, 2020
We believe that whatever graces your home should be a reflection of your personality, what you love and what makes ‘you’ you. Here at Trads we can offer painted radiators in pretty much any colour imaginable, last count had our colour bank at over 4,000 colours! What’s more, our colour matching service is tailored to allow you to be the master of your radiators.
Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2020
When deciding what size radiator you need, there are a few things you need to consider to be able to achieve the ideal level of heat in your room, such as:
But, choosing the perfect size radiator doesn’t have to be complicated! To help you out, we’ve put together a guide with all the information you need to get going...
Posted: Friday, June 19, 2020
If you’ve spotted one of our stunning radiators, you might be wondering just how easy it is to replace one of your old ones with a nice shiny new one. So, to help you out, we’ve put together a complete guide to changing radiators, allowing you to decide whether you are able to tackle the job yourself - or if you’d rather sit back and get a plumber in!
Posted: Friday, February 7, 2020
Last time we spoke about some of the styles we have....Let’s go on to the next step. It’s a good idea to get an assessment of the size of your room, the environment and the possible restrictions. Properties come in all shapes and sizes and have nooks and the occasional cranny to consider. Will the radiator style you have chosen fit in to the space that you are thinking?
Posted: Thursday, January 23, 2020
Choosing a radiator can be a daunting task with quite a few considerations and even restrictions, so we’ve put together some points of guidance to hopefully set you on the right track:
Posted: Thursday, January 2, 2020
In addition to supplying sections that have legs cast with them, we can offer additional ways to support your Trads cast iron radiator/s - using Wall Stays.
Posted: Tuesday, March 1, 2016
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Posted: Monday, January 18, 2016
A question we often get asked is: “How do Trads test your radiators?” or “How will I know they will be safe in my property?”. The quick answer would be: we test our radiator quite extensively to ensure that there are no leaks and that they are safe for use. We are also proud to say all our radiator conform to British Standards (BS:EN 442-2) and we have been awarded the ISO:9001 accreditation for Quality Management.
Posted: Monday, January 1, 0001
If you want your radiators to last for years or even decades, you have to take proper care of them and this will include preventing rusting.
Now, just to make clear, of course radiators at Trads are made to the highest quality and won’t rust. So, this is more of a general care guide to answer some key questions, including why radiators rust, plus, what you can do to fix it and avoid it from happening.
Trads is here to explain everything about rusting radiators and what you can do to avoid it forming on your radiators…
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