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

Masonry wood fireplace
Traditional brick or stone fireplaces requiring regular maintenance.

Factory-built fireplace
Prefabricated units designed for quicker installation and use.

Wood stove
Efficient heating units using wood as fuel.

Gas fireplace or insert
Convenient units using natural gas or propane for clean burning.

Furnace and boiler flue
Exhaust systems for heating appliances, needing regular checks.