Adding brick siding to your house offers a lot of benefits, including a high-end polished appearance and better insulation. Brick siding, also known as brick veneer, differs from a solid brick home because the brick is held up by the house as opposed to the bricks holding up the house. …
5 Commonly Asked Questions About Toronto Masonry
The more you know about Toronto masonry the better prepared you are to maintain your home, business or other brick buildings or structures. Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions we hear about Toronto masonry. 1. How does Toronto’s wet weather impact masonry? We need water …
How to Know if Your Home Has Interior Brick Walls
It is an increasingly popular design trend to expose old brick walls hidden behind layers of plaster/lathe or drywall. Double brick and triple brick homes typically have brick interior walls that can be exposed and transformed into beautiful focal points. To expose an interior brick wall, the plaster is completely …
Is Brick a Good Insulator For Toronto Homes?
Winters can get cold, causing many of our clients to question if brick is a good insulator for Toronto homes. Brick is often sold as a great insulator, but the truth is that there are different types of brick structures and certain qualities influence overall insulation capabilities. For instance, brick …
5 Benefits to Brick Masonry Buildings in Toronto
There are countless benefits to brick masonry buildings in Toronto, from greater energy efficiency to fire resistance, as well as brick’s ability to surpass the test of time. Regardless if you’re constructing a new front porch, decorative pillars, or an entire house, here are some of the biggest benefits of …