According to industry standards, the normal range of temperatures for conducting masonry construction or repairs is between 4.4°C and 37.78°C (40°F to 100°F). That means the best time of year for masonry construction or repairs in Toronto are in the spring or summer. Masonry work may also be conducted in …

Masonry remains one of the toughest structures on the planet, but there are certain commercial masonry issues that cannot always be avoided, such as mold, efflorescence, vertical cracking, spalling and so forth.  Here Are The Most Common Commercial Masonry Issues In Toronto 1. Efflorescence Efflorescence can occur shortly after construction is …

Unreinforced masonry walls, also known as URMs, are lacking steel reinforcing bars embedded inside, which add a lot of strength to the structure of a building. As a result, URM is not as sturdy and remains at greater risk for partial or complete collapse in an earthquake. An unreinforced masonry …

Fixing a faulty chimney, adding a deck onto your home, or renovating your front porch are just some of the most profitable exterior home renovations in Toronto.  Here Are A Few Exterior Home Renovations That Will Return Your Investment 1. Fix Your Chimney If you live in a cold climate and …

There are a few ways you can identify solid masonry from brick veneer, both of which may or may not be examples of quality Toronto masonry work. While masonry buildings are very popular in Toronto, not all brick buildings are made entirely of brick. In fact, there are two different …