Know your fireplace
What each kind of fireplace and flue needs, in plain words.
Masonry wood fireplace
Classic brick or stone structure built into your home.
Factory-built fireplace
Pre-manufactured units often made from metal and installed with a metal chimney.
Wood stove
Free-standing appliance that burns wood for heat.
Gas fireplace or insert
Convenient gas-operated appliance with no wood required.
Furnace and boiler flue
Chimney systems designed to vent gases from heating appliances.