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

Masonry wood fireplace
Traditional brick or stone fireplaces often found in older homes.

Factory-built fireplace
Pre-manufactured fireplaces that are lightweight and easy to install.

Wood stove
Freestanding units designed to heat with wood efficiently.

Gas fireplace or insert
Convenient fireplaces or inserts that run on natural gas or propane.

Furnace and boiler flue
Venting systems for gas or oil-powered heating appliances.