Spalling is when brick masonry begins to deteriorate to the point chunks of brick are falling from the structure. Spalling starts off as small cracks that grow into bigger cracks until the entire surface deteriorates. If left untreated this condition will worsen until it interferes with the overall stability and …

As Toronto’s leading team for historic restorations we have an extra special appreciation for the architectural history of our home city. After all, we wouldn’t be where we are today without the great architectural work of the past. Toronto is the financial and political capital of Canada, and as a …

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 …