Before buying a historic home in Toronto it’s important to consider the condition of the home, any repair stipulations, and all of the associated costs. Some people go hunting for one of Toronto’s many historic homes, while others simply stumble upon the perfect property only to realize it’s ancient and …

As summer heats up many homeowners wonder if Toronto’s brick homes stay cooler than homes made of other materials? With added insulation, brick homes do maintain cooler temperatures than buildings made of more lightweight materials.  Brick functions uniquely from traditional insulated siding. When insulation is added to bricks it creates …

There are four unique approaches to the treatment of historic properties: preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and reconstruction. Deciding which of these approaches is best for a historic building is key to a job well done. People often throw out words like reconstruction and restoration to describe any work going into an …

There are numerous warning signs that indicate a broken chimney crown in need of repair. Completing these repairs as soon as possible can save you thousands of dollars, and even an entire chimney rebuild. The chimney crown located at the tiptop of your chimney is an important component to your …

There is a formal set of principles outlining the dos and don’ts of repairing historical buildings in Canada. These practices help protect archaeological sites and other important landmarks during rehabilitation, restoration and through preservation methods. In order for a building to be considered an official historical place with heritage value, …