Zero Clearance Fireplaces are factory-built units made from sheet metal or cast iron. They are also known as prefabricated fireplaces because they come ready to install complete with instructions on how to assemble the unit and explain the framework requirements. These types of fireplaces are used by professional builders and are commonly found in many Apartments and Condominiums complexes, as well as newer home builds from the mid to late 1980’s on. Zero clearance fireplaces are so named because they are sufficiently insulated to be installed within a close range of combustible materials, such as walls or wood framework, without requiring a masonry foundation. Many apartments and condominium complexes come with one. Some come with glass doors, and some only have spark arrester screens. ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACE LINER FLUE The flue is the passageway in your fireplace that allows the smoke to rise up and out of it. The dimensions of your flue, as well as every part of your zero
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