Fireplaces Chimneys and Wood Stoves

Fireplaces, chimneys, and wood stoves are building elements that provide contained combustion, room heating, and the removal of combustion gases. Fireplaces and stoves differ in enclosure and heat delivery, while chimneys create a connected exhaust route. Hearths, flues, surrounding materials, and the relationship to occupied rooms give these installations their architectural presence and connect them with the building's services.