Joseph Birkenheier is proud to carry on a family tradition that has been serving Chicago's North Shore since 1939. A third generation tuckpointer taught by his father, uncle, and grandfather, Joseph works by the same standards he was taught by his grandfather over 25 years ago: "You do not put any brick on a home or building that you wouldn't put on your own."
Dedicated to providing quality service to each and every household and business, Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry's quality and professionalism are unsurpassed. We take pride in helping you restore and extend the life of your house or building. Whether it is a small repair job or the complete restoration of your home or building, we work to enhance your investment.
Dedicated to providing quality service to each and every household and business, Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry's quality and professionalism are unsurpassed. We take pride in helping you restore and extend the life of your house or building. Whether it is a small repair job or the complete restoration of your home or building, we work to enhance your investment.
Services
With in this division, our experienced masons provide all aspects of masonry, from minor point up and repairs to complete construction of new projects. J. Birkenheier can also assist in the design phase of your project. He can also assist in budget forecast to help minimize large repair costs. The process of repairing or replacing existing deteriorated or damaged masonry units.
The removal and replacement of deteriorated sealant joint typically at window perimeters, building expansion joints and other wall penetrations. Protective treatments applied to the exposed surface of masonry designed to provide a first line of defense against moisture intrusion. Joints that are improperly prepared will also hasten this weakening.
The Process of chemically or mechanically removing biological fungus, pollutants and other contaminates to restore the masonry to its original appearance. Vines like common English Ivy are destructive latching onto brick and stone often damaging the structure of the masonry work. We remove and neutralize growth latching on masonry units.
We use specified water repellents to prevent excessive moisture absorption and discoloration of the masonry from environmental contaminants. The use of water repellents helps to prolong the satisfactory performance of masonry wall systems.
The reduction in water absorption provided by water repellent treatments maximize moisture resistance, reduction in efflorescence potential, reduction in algae and vegetative growth build up on masonry during exposure to rain, reduction in absorption of rain borne contaminants, and reduction in staining of masonry.Efflorescence is the white film on the face of masonry, which results from excessive moisture or rainwater being absorbed into walls.
The reduction in water absorption provided by water repellent treatments maximize moisture resistance, reduction in efflorescence potential, reduction in algae and vegetative growth build up on masonry during exposure to rain, reduction in absorption of rain borne contaminants, and reduction in staining of masonry.Efflorescence is the white film on the face of masonry, which results from excessive moisture or rainwater being absorbed into walls.
The chimney can be a dominant, interesting architectural feature on the exterior of a home. As such, a well-designed home needs a fireplace and chimney that are aesthetically and architecturally pleasing as well as effective and energy efficient. We are qualified and trained to do a thorough inspection to asses and determine the proper course of action for your fireplace and chimney.
