Chimney Rebuilding & Masonry – Tuckpointing, Flashing, & Crowns
In addition to our certified chimney sweeps, we have a team of experienced masons to provide quality chimney rebuilding and masonry repair services. Four Seasons Fireplace & Chimney provides exceptional chimney rebuilding services to homeowners in Knoxville TN as well as surrounding cities of Pigeon Forge TN, Maryville TN, Oak Ridge TN, Jefferson City TN, and Gatlinburg TN.
When chimney rebuilding or restoration becomes necessary, it is essential to hire chimney experts who are also qualified masons because it ensures the safety and proper operation of your fireplace. Four Seasons Fireplace & Chimney has a team of experts who specialize in chimney masonry repair, chimney rebuilding, and chimney building.
A benefit of entrusting chimney rebuilding to our qualified chimney masons is that we take every precaution to keep your chimney free of water damage. This includes installing a proper step out and cement crown wash with proper expansion joints on each of our chimney rebuilds.
In addition, at Four Seasons Fireplace & Chimney, we stand by all of our work. We involve you, our customer, in the entire process of chimney rebuilding and other major repairs because customer satisfaction is a top priority. All of our technicians are fully trained and equipped to handle any residential and commercial chimney job, and we are always happy to help customers with their budget every step of the way.
Types of chimney rebuilds commonly needed in the Knoxville TN area:
Partial Chimney Rebuild
When chimney mortar deteriorates, porous masonry becomes more vulnerable to water intrusion. Once water gets in, cycles of freezing and thawing in winter create movement in the bricks. Over time, the bricks begin to break off and crack, which is called “spalling.” When this happens, at least a partial chimney rebuild becomes necessary.
Tuckpointing
If you catch the damaged mortar in time, rather than having to have a chimney rebuild, a procedure called “tuckpointing” can be used. Tuckpointing is also referred to as “pointing” or “repointing.” The old mortar is removed first. Then new mortar is applied, which gives the chimney renewed stability and strength.
Flashing-Up Chimney Rebuild
When tuckpointing is no longer possible, due to deterioration of the brick and extensive water damage, a flashing-up chimney rebuild is often necessary. This means that the chimney is torn down to the flashing, close to the roofline. The chimney is then rebuilt with a new chimney crown that does its job of helping to prevent water from damaging the chimney again.
Complete Chimney Rebuild
A chimney rebuild becomes necessary when a chimney is leaning, has severe spalling beginning at ground level, or has severe mortar deterioration. Sometimes a chimney rebuild becomes unavoidable after repeated or improper chimney tuckpointing. To avoid needing a full chimney rebuild caused by the chimney being improperly built or rebuilt, always entrust chimney masonry work to trained chimney experts who are also chimney masons.
Contact Chimney Rebuilding Experts
If you live in Knoxville or the surrounding area—including Pigeon Forge TN, Maryville TN, Morristown TN, Oak Ridge TN, Jefferson City TN, and Gatlinburg TN—contact us at Four Seasons Fireplace & Chimney today. Schedule your estimate on chimney rebuilding and other chimney services.
