In this blog, we are going to be discussing how to tell the difference between historic lime mortar and its modern-day counterpart, cement mortar. Mortar is the material responsible for holding together brick, stone and other masonry units – it plays an incredibly important role in the stability of a …
If you’re looking at cracked or damaged masonry, it’s important to know that the damage will worsen without proper treatment. The key is to find out if your bricks need to be replaced or repaired. Luckily, there are four ways you can tell. 4 Ways to Tell if Bricks Need …
In Toronto, interior brick walls are a common feature in homes and businesses. They add warmth, beauty and charm, but they also require a special level of care to keep them looking their best. Since brick is a porous material, it stains easily and isn’t always the easiest surface to …
Tuckpointing in Toronto is a common repair, but there are some pros and cons to tuckpointing. It’s not always the best solution, depending on the state of mortar joints. After all, mortar joints are incredibly important when it comes to holding together a brick wall or structure of any kind. …
Turnbull Masonry offers foundation repair in Toronto and so we’ve seen it all when it comes to foundation issues. While any foundation can suffer damage and require repairs, there are certain things homeowners can do to reduce the risk of damages. For instance, making sure water is properly draining away …
