MASONRY FIREPLACE INTERIOR PARTS

Masonry Fireplace Parts


A brick fireplace system is made up of many parts, each has a specific purpose. Use Full Service Chimney’s diagrams to see the basic internal parts of your fireplace system.

The anatomy of a fireplace system consists of many different parts. Each part works to help your home’s fireplace function properly. If any one piece of your fireplace is not working or is in some way damaged, then your system will not function. This could result in many issues. Common Chimney issues.

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Interior Parts of a Brick Fireplace

  • Grate: A fireplace grate is typically made of heavy-duty stainless steel and are placed into the firebox to add firewood for burning. The grate is open on the bottom to allow airflow.
  • Lintel: The lintel area is part of the fireplace architectural structure. It’s the horizontal space between the fireplace opening and the damper. Any defect in the lintel area may allow extreme temperatures from the fire to reach adjacent combustibles. 
  • Smoke Shelf: The area below the smoke chamber.
    • Smoke Chamber: A triangular-shaped area above the throat of a fireplace leading up to the chimney’s flue is called the smoke chamber.
    • Firebox: The firebox is the box where the fire is built and burned. It consists of three walls and a floor constructed of firebrick and refractory mortar.
    • Fireplace Damper: The damper is a plate or valve that closes your fireplace flue when the fireplace is not in use. There’s a large variety of damper types due to the unique nature of many fireplaces, some will be easier to replace than others.
    • Fireplace Flue Tiles: The vertical passageway up the inside of the chimney is the flue. The damper is often called the flue, but the flue is the passageway. Clay flue tiles are the most common material used to line masonry chimneys when built.