Also known as chimney reconstruction, brick chimney repairs, fireplace chimney repairs, partial chimney rebuilds, roof line up chimney rebuilds, or total chimney rebuilds.

Below is a list of the most common Chimney re-build services Wisconsin Energy Efficient offers.

• Partial chimney rebuilds: Small chimneys or only the top few courses of a large chimney. Includes crown.
• Roof line up chimney rebuilds: Substantial mortar and/or brick deterioration has eliminated the possibility of a tuck pointing restoration. The structure is torn down to the chimney flashing area near the roofline, and then the chimney rebuild commences. Includes crown.
• Complete chimney rebuilds: Complete tear down of chimney into your attic space and the chimney rebuild commences. Includes crown. Total chimney rebuilds are necessary when the chimney is leaning, has severe mortar deterioration or severe bricks palling has occurred from attic space up.

Also known as tuck pointing, tuckpointing, pointing, repointing, spot pointing, and brick chimney repair.

Every 15 or so year the mortar joints between the bricks may began to crack and loosen. Our tuck pointing services can repair the problem. Tuck pointing restores the masonry mortar joints between your bricks to eliminate water intrusion, prevent structural compromise, and restores the integrity & aesthetic value of your chimney.

Tuck pointing can be defined as the removal and replacement of mortar between stone, block, or brick. Wisconsin Energy Efficient will replace the existing failing mortar with new mortar to match the original masonry texture and color as closely as possible. Once mortar has been placed within the joint, it is then tooled. When done properly, tuck pointing will provide a strong, water-resistant joint that will extend the life of your masonry chimney and prevent future brick chimney repair needs.

Penetrating moisture weakens the mortar that bonds the masonry units together; it also promotes premature deterioration of your brick causing brick chimney repair & tuck pointing needs. When moisture finds its way into a defect on the brick and freezes, it will cause the brick face tospall (fall off), deflect, or displace. Once this happens, your brick is rendered useless, as it offers no structural support to the masonry structure.

Also known as tuck point chimney flashing, chimney wall flashing, metal chimney flashing or roof flashing.

A chimney flashing is used to seal and protects joints in a building from water penetration. It is highly recommended to replaced the chimney flashing when ever you have a new roof installed. This insures that your chimney flashing will last the life of your roof.

The joints created by the intersection of the roof and roof mounted structures, such as parapets, hatches, skylights, chimneys, vent stacks, or towers, are among the most vulnerable areas of roofing systems. They constantly expand and contract in response to changes in humidity and temperature. The greater the number of such projections, the greater the potential for serious leaks. Flashing is used at these intersections to keep rainwater from leaking into the building. It makes joints at these junctions watertight, while at the same time allowing the natural expansion and contraction of materials to continue. It operates on the principle that, in order to penetrate a joint, water must work itself upward against the force of gravity, or in the case of wind-driven rain, would have to follow a tortuous path during which the force of the wind would be dissipated.

Also known as chimney saddles and chimney diverter.

Chimney crickets are used on large sized chimneys or chimneys that that are in abnormal spots on the roof that may block the flow of runoff water. As seen in the image on the right.

A cricket is a roof like structure that is build on the backside of your chimney. A tuck point chimney flashing is than installed that diverts not only runoff water but also any leaves and debris off the sides of the chimney.

How wide does a chimney have to be before it should have a cricket? 24 inches to 30 inches depending on the location and the roof structure surrounding your chimney.

Also known as chimney tear downs, complete chimney removals, removal of chimney or chimney demo.

When you no longer are in need of your chimney or you just want to gain the extra space your home has to offer. Removal of your old, unused chimney is a option. General if your chimney is not in use, It's recommended to tear it down just below the roof deck and cap with insulation.

Below is a list of the most common chimney removal services Wisconsin Energy Efficient offers.

• Roof line tear down: Chimney removal of the chimney just below the roof deck and cap with insulations. This is highly recommended if you are replacing the roof and your chimney is no longer in use.
• Complete tear down: When your looking to open up a floor plan or you chimney is damaged beyond repair and you are no longer using your chimney to vent. A complete tear down of your chimney is the service your looking for.