Know your fireplace
What each kind of fireplace and flue needs, in plain words.

Masonry wood fireplace
Traditional fireplaces built from brick or stone.

Factory-built fireplace
Prefabricated units made from metal components.

Wood stove
Standalone units designed for efficient wood burning.

Gas fireplace or insert
Efficient gas-burning units for easy operation.

Furnace and boiler flue
Channels for venting combustion gases from heating systems.