Know your fireplace
What each kind of fireplace and flue needs, in plain words.
Masonry wood fireplace
Traditional fireplaces built with bricks or stones.
Factory-built fireplace
Prefabricated fireplaces designed for easy installation.
Wood stove
Freestanding wood-burning stoves for heating efficiency.
Gas fireplace or insert
Convenient, clean-burning gas-fueled hearth appliances.
Furnace and boiler flue
Flues that vent exhaust from home heating systems.