Know your fireplace
What each kind of fireplace and flue needs, in plain words.
Masonry wood fireplace
Traditional brick and mortar wood-burning fireplaces.
Factory-built fireplace
Prefab fireplaces, often metal-lined, built for quick installation.
Wood stove
Freestanding units that burn wood efficiently for heat.
Gas fireplace or insert
Convenient and efficient units using natural gas or propane.
Furnace and boiler flue
Flues designed to vent exhaust from home heating systems.