Although it often goes ignored, the chimney is a lifesaver. Without a properly working chimney you sure don’t want to start up your fireplace. The inner workings of your chimney protect your home from the potential dangers caused by fire and outdoor elements. If your chimney is not in good condition, a number…
Tuckpointing: Does Your Masonry Work Need It?
What Is Tuckpointing? The most common cause of water getting inside of masonry work and creating damage is worn mortar joints. To prevent this from happening and to maintain the durability and water-resistant nature of masonry work, tuckpointing is required every so often. What is tuckpointing exactly? In simplicity, when …
Chimney Flue Caps: What You Need To Know To Keep Your Home Safe
The fireplace is a wonderful invention that keeps you warm in the winter and looks gorgeous all year. But did you know that without proper precautions your chimney could backfire—literally. Fire creates heavy thick smoke that must billow freely out of the sizeable hole atop your chimney flue. If smoke can escape out…
Home Remodel Ideas From Canada’s Oldest Houses
Are you debating buying an older home in need of renovations? Or do you already own a vintage property and are wondering what to do—knock it down or renovate? Historical homes are full of history, every wall holds a story, and every room holds a purpose. As the generations roll on by, older remolded…
Adding Brick To Your Home Creatively
There are many reasons that bricks make a wonderful building material, hence why bricks are continually used around the world for construction purposes. Brick homes are better insulated and provide improved energy efficiency. Brick is durable, and when properly installed can go years without needing maintenance. Plus…