Know your fireplace
What each kind of fireplace and flue needs, in plain words.
Masonry wood fireplace
A traditional fireplace made with bricks or stones.
Factory-built fireplace
A prefabricated metal fireplace unit installed in homes.
Wood stove
A standalone appliance for burning wood to heat a home.
Gas fireplace or insert
A fireplace that uses gas as a fuel source, often installed as an insert.
Furnace and boiler flue
A venting system for exhaust gases from a furnace or boiler.