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

Masonry wood fireplace
Traditional fireplaces built with bricks or stones.

Factory-built fireplace
Prefabricated fireplaces that are easier to install.

Wood stove
Freestanding units for efficient wood heating.

Gas fireplace or insert
Efficient and easy-to-use fireplaces powered by gas.

Furnace and boiler flue
Flues that vent exhaust from heating systems outside.