Signs You Need Toronto Concrete Driveway Repairs

Signs You Need Toronto Concrete Driveway Repairs

Your Toronto concrete driveway should last for decades with proper construction and maintenance. If severe discoloration, cracking, settlement, or scaling develops, it might signal the need to repair surfaces. In many cases, concrete can be repaired as opposed to ripped out and replaced. Even if an entire portion of your …

How Long Does the Average Toronto Chimney Liner Last?

How Long Does the Average Toronto Chimney Liner Last?

The average Toronto chimney liner can last anywhere from a short five-years to over 20-years; it largely depends on the type of chimney liner installed and how well it is maintained. Why Do You Need a Good Working Chimney Liner? Your chimney liner protects you and your home from the …

5 Signs it’s Time for Concrete Demolition

5 Signs it’s Time for Concrete Demolition

Some signs that concrete demolition might be in your near future include sunken slabs, pitting, or bad cracks. When it’s time for concrete demolition in Toronto, look no further than Turnbull Masonry to get the job done right. Concrete is prone to cracking but other than that it’s durable and …

5 Tips to Repointing Brick Steps the Right Way

5 Tips to Repointing Brick Steps the Right Way

At some point in time, repointing brick steps is going to be on your to-do list. All types of masonry structures—from walkways to walls—need to be repointed over time. This is evident when the mortar, or joints running between bricks, begins to soften, fall out (spall), or weaken. It’s important …

Concrete Rebar Reinforcement: When is it Necessary?

Concrete Rebar Reinforcement: When is it Necessary?

Not all surfaces need concrete rebar reinforcement, but adding it makes concrete stronger and more resistant to large cracks. Concrete surfaces expected to carry heavy trucks or machinery do need concrete rebar reinforcement. Rebar reinforcement has been used to provide concrete with the support necessary to withstand tension forces for …