Know your fireplace
What each kind of fireplace and flue needs, in plain words.
Masonry wood fireplace
Classic, durable fireplaces made of brick or stone.
Factory-built fireplace
Pre-manufactured fireplaces commonly found in newer homes.
Wood stove
Freestanding units that provide efficient heating using wood fuel.
Gas fireplace or insert
Convenient, clean-burning fireplaces that use natural gas.
Furnace and boiler flue
Flue systems that vent exhaust from home heating systems.