Chimney flue size

seamus357

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We are building a new house. Our fireplace supplier recommended we get the builder to put in 12" flues in our chimneys. He said it is easy to size down a fireplace but impossible to size up afterwards. Our builder thinks 12" is way too much. He said 9" would be sufficient for almost any house. What do you think?
 
Tell the builder that the fireplace manufacturer has requested 12" flues... the flue size is dependant on the width and height of the fireplace. check out the table on this website.