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Installing the Rumford Fireplace Throat and Flue Video

The mortar is troweled onto the top of the firebox where the pre-cast throat will be installed. This throat prevents the loss of heated room air up the fireplace's flue. The throat will not be visible once the fireplace construction is completed. The cast-iron damper and smoke chamber are then put in place, marking the transition to the fireplace flue.

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