From properly cleaning interior brick walls to adding the proper sealant, there are a variety of things you can do to make interior bricks look better and last a long time. Exposed brick adds character, charm and warmth to the interior of any building. Not to mention, it pays tribute …

Tuckpointing in Toronto should be done whenever the mortar joints that hold your bricks together begin to crack, crumble or fall out. Formally known as re-pointing, tuckpointing takes degrading mortar joints and restores them to their original strength. If you ignore cracked or damaged mortar, the damages will only get …

Concrete basement floors are a common feature in many homes across Toronto. Well-taken care of concrete that is sealed and maintained can last for decades and withstand a lot of traffic. Perhaps you want to renovate your basement and add new flooring, or you just want to maintain quality concrete …

Mortar and brick share an interesting and dynamic relationship that is often overlooked outside of masonry professionals. In places like Toronto where we have cold winters and freeze/thaw cycles, mortar impacts brick even more. What Does Mortar do for Brick? Mortar serves as the bonding agent that holds bricks together. …

Bricks vs. blocks, which one is stronger? Both concrete block and conventional brick are strong, resistant to fire, have a lot of thermal mass, and can last a long time. While these two commonly used building materials have a lot in common, there are things that set them apart. If …