You can prevent costly concrete basement foundation repairs by identifying the early warning signs and taking care of smaller repairs as they come up. Warning signs you should not ignore include cracked concrete floors, standing water and difficulty opening and closing doors, just to name a few. Taking the time …

Toronto masonry repairs cost your business money, and these costs increase if you can’t stay open for business during construction. Setting up containment barriers, working in small zones and limiting construction hours are just some of the ways you can keep your doors open during construction. First and foremost, you …

According to industry standards, the normal range of temperatures for conducting masonry construction or repairs is between 4.4°C and 37.78°C (40°F to 100°F). That means the best time of year for masonry construction or repairs in Toronto are in the spring or summer. Masonry work may also be conducted in …

Masonry remains one of the toughest structures on the planet, but there are certain commercial masonry issues that cannot always be avoided, such as mold, efflorescence, vertical cracking, spalling and so forth.  Here Are The Most Common Commercial Masonry Issues In Toronto 1. Efflorescence Efflorescence can occur shortly after construction is …

Unreinforced masonry walls, also known as URMs, are lacking steel reinforcing bars embedded inside, which add a lot of strength to the structure of a building. As a result, URM is not as sturdy and remains at greater risk for partial or complete collapse in an earthquake. An unreinforced masonry …