fireplace

Masonry structure topped with a chimney and open in front; burning wood emits heat that is reflected from the inner hearth.

woodbox

Part of the fireplace where wood is stored.

mantel shelf

Level top part of a fireplace’s mantel.

base

Pedestal protecting a room’s floor from the heat produced by the fireplace.

frame

Metal piece around the edge of the fireplace opening.

lintel

Horizontal crosspiece above the hearth and supporting the mantel.

mantel

Part of the fireplace protruding over the hearth.

hood

Part of a fireplace located above the mantel; it hides the chimney and allows the smoke to escape to the outdoors.

inner hearth

Part of a fireplace where combustion takes place.

jamb

Vertical facing making up the side of the hearth and supporting the upper parts of the fireplace.

firebrick back

Vertical facing making up the back of the hearth.

corbel piece

Piece protruding from a jamb or wall; it supports the mantel of a fireplace.