A bulging brick wall is a common issue in Toronto. It is caused by excess water getting inside mortar joints. In addition, it can occur if the anchors responsible for holding a brick wall together succumb to rust and result in the wall loosening and bulging. Think of potholes in …

Generally speaking, it’s not problematic in itself for brick to be covered in ivy, although there are more issues with old brick covered in ivy due to its more sensitive nature. While it looks beautiful, and many buildings have been covered in ivy for over one-hundred years, there are some …

From properly cleaning interior brick walls to adding the proper sealant, there are a variety of things you can do to make interior bricks look better and last a long time. Exposed brick adds character, charm and warmth to the interior of any building. Not to mention, it pays tribute …

Tuckpointing in Toronto should be done whenever the mortar joints that hold your bricks together begin to crack, crumble or fall out. Formally known as re-pointing, tuckpointing takes degrading mortar joints and restores them to their original strength. If you ignore cracked or damaged mortar, the damages will only get …

Concrete basement floors are a common feature in many homes across Toronto. Well-taken care of concrete that is sealed and maintained can last for decades and withstand a lot of traffic. Perhaps you want to renovate your basement and add new flooring, or you just want to maintain quality concrete …