When building a wall there are many different factors that you need to keep in mind, including how tall a single brick wall may be safely built. In short, you can build a brick wall at a consistent rate of 5 feet a day without problems. Once you get up …
Sometimes, using old bricks for new construction in Toronto is a practical decision. This can be due to the fact that you have lots of old bricks, you enjoy the aesthetic quality, or are trying to preserve the historic qualities of a building. As long as bricks are still in …
Ready to do a historic preservation project? If so, you should know right off the bat that this is not an easy task by any means. However, we are here to help. Here at Turnbull Masonry, we are experts in these sorts of jobs. To assist you in properly rebuilding …
When working with older buildings that need to be either rebuilt or maintained, the technical terms used in the professional industry are historic reconstruction and historic rehabilitation. On this page, we will break down what each of these terms means in greater detail. Therefore, if you need this type of …
Both stone and brick are common materials that are used in the construction of various types of buildings. Although both of these materials are suitable for various purposes and needs, there are pros and cons that you should be aware of for using both. Right off the bat, it’s important …
