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A cavity below a fireplace where ashes can collect and be removed.
ash dump
A stove that uses a ceramic catalyst to increase combustion, which results in an increase in efficiency.
catalytic stove
A free-standing, vertical structure that houses the fireplace flue and allows smoke from a fire to leave the home safely.
chimney
A stove that uses air flow, as well as radiant heat, to distribute warmth throughout a room.
circulating stove
A door to allow access for removal of ashes from an ash dump in a fireplace.
cleanout
A device that regulates the flow of air and stops downdrafts of cold air when a fireplace is not in operation.
damper
The part of a fireplace where the fire is contained and controlled.
fire chamber
A type of brick that can withstand intense heat.
firebrick
A fire-resistant, mortar-like material that is used as a bonding material between firebricks in a fireplace.
fireclay
The path or structure that conducts smoke from a fire safely to the top of the chimney.
flue
A fire-resistant area around a wood-burning fireplace that protects the floor from sparks.
hearth
The part of a hearth that makes up the floor of the fireplace.
inner hearth
A steel fireplace unit that includes the inner hearth and fire chamber, throat, damper, smoke shelf, and smoke chamber.
prefabricated metal fireplace
Heat that passes through the air with no assistance from air flow.
radiant heat
A stove that warms a room using radiant heat only.
radiant stove
A built-up area on the high side of a roof next to the chimney to shed water and prevent it from seeping under the shingles.
saddle
