Front facade restoration offers new life to older and historic buildings, allowing the foundations of the past to continue to tell a story for many more years to come. Facade restoration includes recording, dismantling and rebuilding a brick façade using any and all salvageable materials along with new or reclaimed …
How Does Masonry React In Toronto’s Weather?
Canada is known for its diverse climate. It is this fluctuation between hot and cold that impacts masonry in a couple of ways. Different parts of Canada see different weather patterns, and as a result see different masonry issues too. Some regions are cold and dry in the winter, while …
What To Know Before Investing In Toronto Chimney Tuckpointing
If you live in Toronto and are considering chimney tuckpointing there are some important things you need to know. Your chimney provides warmth to your home on the coldest nights, and it also adds aesthetic appeal and monetary value. Chimneys are great and they can’t be ignored, in fact all …
5 Common Problems With Toronto Brickwork
The city of Toronto includes a whole lot of bricks, which is why it’s important to know how to identify some of the most common brickwork problems. Some of the oldest buildings in the world are made of brick and still standing today in proof of brick’s long-term durability. Toronto …
4 Of The Most Common Masonry Repairs in Toronto
If you live in an area with diverse seasonal weather you will likely need at least some of the most common masonry repairs in Toronto. In the winter, spring, fall and summer the seasons bring about a change in weather. Everything associated with the cold brings about the need for …
