Know your fireplace
What each kind of fireplace and flue needs, in plain words.
Masonry wood fireplace
A classic fireplace built from materials like brick and stone.
Factory-built fireplace
Pre-manufactured fireplaces installed into a home.
Wood stove
A freestanding appliance for burning wood to heat a space.
Gas fireplace or insert
An appliance that burns gas to produce heat and mimic a traditional fire.
Furnace and boiler flue
A channel for venting gases from your home's heating system.