If you’re looking at cracked or damaged masonry, it’s important to know that the damage will worsen without proper treatment. The key is to find out if your bricks need to be replaced or repaired. Luckily, there are four ways you can tell. 4 Ways to Tell if Bricks Need …
How to Keep Interior Bricks in Good Condition
In Toronto, interior brick walls are a common feature in homes and businesses. They add warmth, beauty and charm, but they also require a special level of care to keep them looking their best. Since brick is a porous material, it stains easily and isn’t always the easiest surface to …
When and Why Do You Need Tuckpointing in Toronto?
Tuckpointing in Toronto is a common repair, but there are some pros and cons to tuckpointing. It’s not always the best solution, depending on the state of mortar joints. After all, mortar joints are incredibly important when it comes to holding together a brick wall or structure of any kind. …
6 Tips to Prevent the Need for Severe Foundation Repair in Toronto
Turnbull Masonry offers foundation repair in Toronto and so we’ve seen it all when it comes to foundation issues. While any foundation can suffer damage and require repairs, there are certain things homeowners can do to reduce the risk of damages. For instance, making sure water is properly draining away …
Signs Your Chimney Needs Repairs Before Next Winter
It’s easy to ignore your chimney in the heat of summer, but it won’t be long before you are firing up your chimney again, trying to stay warm in the face of another Toronto cold front. A poorly maintained chimney can cause a host of issues including a chimney fire …