Chimneys: Hot Dresser

Like the warmth of a pre-fab fireplace but hate the cold look of the bare metal flue? Dress it up with this simulated brick flue wrap.

The faux brick is rugged marble aggregate, with a styrofoam core. The one-piece, cut-to-fit unit installs directly over the existing fireplace flue.

Choose from five brick colors or a stucco finish. Mounting hardware and flashing are included.

Swift Fireplace Flue is about $295 (August 2006).

Supplier: Swift Products Ltd.