Know your fireplace
What each kind of fireplace and flue needs, in plain words.
Masonry wood fireplace
Traditional fireplaces built from brick or stone that burn wood.
Factory-built fireplace
A prefabricated metal fireplace unit installed in homes.
Wood stove
Freestanding devices that burn wood for heat.
Gas fireplace or insert
Gas-operated units that offer convenient heating options.
Furnace and boiler flue
Exhaust systems for furnaces and boilers that vent gases.