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Flue Shapes: Which One is Correct for Your Home?

Flue Shapes: Which One is Correct for Your Home?

Flue shapes overview: square, round, rectangular, oval

Choosing your flue shape is an important step, as the flue shape generally determines the shape of the chimney cap you'll need.

Square chimney cap example

Square: If your home has a square flue, you will likely need a square chimney cap.

Round chimney cap example

Round: Choosing a round cap is a great first step if your home's flue is round.

Rectangular chimney cap example

Rectangular: Rectangular caps typically work best with rectangular flues, and many custom-size options are available for the perfect fit.

Oval chimney cap example

Oval: An oval-shaped chimney cap is ideal for an oval-shaped flue.

Next, we'll talk about measuring your flue dimensions. Follow the link to the next step!

About the Author

Luke Manning
Luke Manning has been in the hearth and fireplace industry for three years, coming from an IT background. His experience bridging technical knowledge with customer support shines through his writing. He currently works with the content team to add items to the eFireplaceStore and eCanopy websites.

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