It’s easy to ignore your chimney in the heat of summer, but it won’t be long before you are firing up your chimney again, trying to stay warm in the face of another Toronto cold front. A poorly maintained chimney can cause a host of issues including a chimney fire …
Water and winter weather are some of the biggest factors that negatively impact brick walkways in Toronto. Yet, there are things you can do to protect your brick walkway and make it last longer, even in Toronto’s winter weather. 6 Tips to Make Toronto Brick Walkways Last Longer #1. Regular …
Plastic shrinkage is one of the most common reasons for early cracks to form in concrete. Concrete remains in a plastic state before it fully hardens, at which point it is full of water. Moisture takes up space and makes the concrete a certain size. The natural curing process causes …
Today, a number of historic brick buildings stand tall and proud in Toronto, as well as all throughout Canada. To properly restore a historic building, it’s important to understand the history and construction process behind Toronto’s oldest brick buildings. A historical building is considered historic for several reasons including environmental, …
You can avoid the most common commercial construction mistakes in Toronto by working with a trusted team of professionals. Your friends at Turnbull Masonry have you covered! Here are some of the most common commercial construction mistakes we have seen in the industry. 7 Commercial Construction Mistakes to Avoid 1. …
