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

Masonry wood fireplace
Classic fireplaces built from bricks or stones.

Factory-built fireplace
Pre-manufactured fireplaces with metal components.

Wood stove
Freestanding units for efficient wood burning.

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

Furnace and boiler flue
Essential venting for heating appliances.