Know your fireplace
What each kind of fireplace and flue needs, in plain words.
Masonry wood fireplace
A traditional fireplace built with bricks or stones.
Factory-built fireplace
A pre-manufactured fireplace, often used with metal chimneys.
Wood stove
A standalone appliance that burns wood for heating.
Gas fireplace or insert
An efficient heating option using natural gas or propane.
Furnace and boiler flue
A flue system for venting gases from heating appliances.