There are four things you should never to do your bricks if you want them to last: Add a waterproof sealant, power wash bricks, ignore signs of mortar damage and paint bricks. Bricks are durable and can survive many centuries, but only if they are taken proper care of in …
Mortar is generally made from a mix of Portland cement, hydrated lime, sand and water, albeit there are many different classifications of mortar. There are also various classifications of masonry walls, including hollow or cavity, reinforced, load bearing and composite. Masonry walls are incredibly strong, responsible for regulating temperature as …
Spring is the season of masonry repairs in Toronto! Winter has come and gone, and the weather is finally starting to warm up again, creating more ideal conditions for masonry repairs. While winter is the leading season for masonry damage, it’s the worst time to of year conduct most masonry …
Toronto’s winters deliver snow, wind, cold and rain, all of which have the ability to damage your brick chimney. As the end of winter approaches and spring sits perched on the horizon, it’s near time to inspect your brick masonry chimney for signs of damages caused during winter. Allow us …
Toronto bricks crumble and spall for a variety of reasons, most of which point towards moisture and water infiltration. You can protect your bricks from crumbling by adding proper drainage, checking for early signs of damage and properly cleaning and repairing bricks. Crumbling or spalling bricks are classified as deteriorating …
