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

Masonry wood fireplace
Traditional and durable option made of bricks or stones.

Factory-built fireplace
Prefabricated fireplaces that can be installed quickly.

Wood stove
Efficient, freestanding units for wood burning.

Gas fireplace or insert
Convenient and clean-burning alternative to wood fireplaces.

Furnace and boiler flue
Venting system for exhaust from heating appliances.