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There are warning signs on the inside and outside of your building you can look out for to help prevent the potential for complete brick masonry failure. Brick is some of the most durable building material out there, proven to last for centuries, but that doesn’t mean it can’t incur …

Masonry joint failure in Toronto is a leading issue facing structures of varying ages, sizes and purposes. This has a lot to do with our local weather and climate. Regardless of where you live, the masonry joints are built to break down over time, which is why it is so …

Durable repointing mortar must be the proper strength, permeability, color, as well as free of shrinking and gaps in order to be considered high quality and built to last. Over the years we have seen good repointing jobs and rather questionable repointing jobs. You want the best for your structure …

Completing a quality Toronto historic renovation requires extra special attention to detail in order to appropriately preserve the building’s history, this includes the use of properly mixed lime mortars. Improperly conducted historic renovations will speed up the deterioration of a building and could do more harm than good. One of …

All quality Toronto historical restorations have a number of things in common, including compatible replacement materials, properly cleaned joints, and extreme attention to detail when conducting any restorations. Restoring historical buildings is a tedious job that includes carefully preserving the value and history of a site. The overall goal is …