Chimney and Flue For Wood Burning and Gas Log Fireplaces
Brick and mortar or cement chimneys were the first built and offer a traditional look and excel in vertical strength. Cement or brick chimneys are often integrated into the building at construction and multi-story houses will often multiple chimneys stacked atop each other in a line and reaching the roof.
Brick or Cement Chimneys are usually lined with another material such as tile. The lining in a chimney helps ease cleaning, improve performance and enhance safety. Terra cotta is very commonly used as a brick or cement liner while aluminum or steel might be the flue liner for a metal chimney.
Recently metal chimneys have become increasingly popular for a number of reasons; they are pre-constructed and usually lighter than a traditional brick or cement chimney and in a few situations somewhat less expensive. Although aesthetically a metal chimney is somewhat less desirable they can be rendered more pleasing with the use of a fa
