Know your fireplace
What each kind of fireplace and flue needs, in plain words.
Masonry wood fireplace
Traditional fireplaces built from stone or brick.
Factory-built fireplace
Prefabricated fireplaces designed for easy installation.
Wood stove
Free-standing stoves that burn wood for heat.
Gas fireplace or insert
Convenient fireplaces fueled by gas for easy use.
Furnace and boiler flue
Flues that vent exhaust gases from home heating systems.