Toronto’s winters deliver snow, wind, cold and rain, all of which have the ability to damage your brick chimney. As the end of winter approaches and spring sits perched on the horizon, it’s near time to inspect your brick masonry chimney for signs of damages caused during winter. Allow us …

Toronto bricks crumble and spall for a variety of reasons, most of which point towards moisture and water infiltration. You can protect your bricks from crumbling by adding proper drainage, checking for early signs of damage and properly cleaning and repairing bricks. Crumbling or spalling bricks are classified as deteriorating …

You can avoid the most common Toronto chimney repair scams by obtaining a second quote, knowing the average prices for certain services, and doing a little research. 11% of Angie’s List members reported a negative experience with a chimney specialist at some point in time, while 2% say they’ve had …

Toronto’s chilly winters open up the possibility for frost-damaged bricks, especially if bricks are not in the best shape going into winter.  Frost damaged brick can result in spalling (entire chunks of brick and mortar falling out of the wall) and requires immediate repairs to ensure the problem doesn’t increase …

Faux brick may look similar to real brick but there are plenty differences that set these two materials apart. Real brick is far more durable and long lasting than faux brick, and while faux brick is cheaper it doesn’t have the same timeless appearance. Upon closer inspection you can see …