Whether you are building a new home for your family or seeking to touch up the foundation around your house, masons play an important role in the construction and restoration of homes. This includes building the foundation, constructing the walls, and repairing any part of the brickwork requiring attention. As …
Brick – Should You Paint?
Have you ever thought your brick house needs a new paint job? You might want to paint it over for any number of reasons, whether it be a desire for a new look to impress your neighbors or to cover over the gathering dirt and debris that can be difficult …
Why Summer is the Perfect Time To Repair Masonry
From chimneys to retaining walls, walkways to fireplaces, home exteriors to freestanding walls, summer is the ideal time to have your masonry inspected and repaired. As a homeowner, you know masonry projects are crafted for longevity, which often means maintenance and repair are relegated to the end of your to-do …
Should You Clean Your Chimney During Summer?
In the greater Toronto area, everyone enjoys their cozy fireplaces during the winter months. As summer begins, people forgo gathering around the fireplace to enjoy the great Toronto area summers, making summertime the perfect time for fireplace and chimney cleaning and maintenance. Summer fireplace cleaning not only means your fireplace …
How to Care for Aging Bricks
As you probably know, brick has been used for thousands of years. Why? Bricks are durable, user-friendly, and require little maintenance compared to other building materials. Bricks are also energy efficient, noncombustible, and recyclable. On top of all that, bricks are resistant to high pressure, extremes in temperature, and heat-absorbing, …