Brick and stonework Richmond Hill ON
Take a drive or walk around Richmond Hill, and you’ll often find some historical brick or stone buildings that were built decades ago that still look great today. This is one of the reasons why brick and stone are such highly regarded building materials - not only do they look great, but they last for years and years.
Now, they will likely need repair, refacing or restoration at some point, but the fact is that these materials have been around for centuries and continue to be used today for a reason. Masonry Richmond Hill specializes in masonry services utilizing age-old and modern techniques that create a gorgeous and durable structure that, with proper care, will last years, even decades. Our brickwork has been perfected to the point where you will see a uniform and long-lasting structure, whether you’re looking for a new addition, wall, chimney work, fireplace or other. It starts with the mortar preparation and application. We have a “recipe” of how to properly mix the masonry cement or cement, lime, sand in the proper proportion to create a strong “glue” upon which the individual bricks will adhere. |
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Now, it’s important to know that with brick which is inherently durable, the first thing that deteriorates is typically the mortar, no matter how perfectly it was prepared and applied. External factors such as foundation shift, water or salt damage, grade level changes or expansions and contractions will compromise the integrity of the brick structure and create cracks in the mortar and/or brick.
Fortunately, our brick masons are skilled in brick repairs and restorations, making the structure look and work like new. Masonry Richmond Hill is also skilled in tuckpointing, a process that creates a dimensional look with different shades of mortar applied between individual bricks. Tuckpointing adds a certain appealing aesthetic as well as reinforcing the adhesion between bricks.
Another foundational building block that’s popular that creates a beautiful look and increases your property’s return on investment is stone. There’s natural stone, which is quarried from the earth from different regions in Ontario, and there’s man-made or cultured stone, which is made from pressed concrete or aggregate materials to resemble natural stone. The differences in features include price (cultured stone is cheaper), porousness (natural stone is less porous, so less susceptible to damage from snow, ice, rain) and appearance (each piece of natural stone will be unique in texture and tones). No matter which option you choose, our stonemasons will ensure your stone work will be done with accuracy and care.
Whether you’re looking for traditional applications for brick and stone work (stone walkways, patios, porches, steps, brick chimneys, fireplaces, walls, retaining walls), you can think outside the box and look into decorative walls, posts and accents throughout your property’s exterior AND interior. Peruse through a home magazine or scroll through Pinterest for inspiration, and call us at Masonry Richmond Hill to discuss your next project. Our masonry services are of the highest quality and we’d love to help realize your vision. Call us for a no-obligation estimate and to discuss your project.
Fortunately, our brick masons are skilled in brick repairs and restorations, making the structure look and work like new. Masonry Richmond Hill is also skilled in tuckpointing, a process that creates a dimensional look with different shades of mortar applied between individual bricks. Tuckpointing adds a certain appealing aesthetic as well as reinforcing the adhesion between bricks.
Another foundational building block that’s popular that creates a beautiful look and increases your property’s return on investment is stone. There’s natural stone, which is quarried from the earth from different regions in Ontario, and there’s man-made or cultured stone, which is made from pressed concrete or aggregate materials to resemble natural stone. The differences in features include price (cultured stone is cheaper), porousness (natural stone is less porous, so less susceptible to damage from snow, ice, rain) and appearance (each piece of natural stone will be unique in texture and tones). No matter which option you choose, our stonemasons will ensure your stone work will be done with accuracy and care.
Whether you’re looking for traditional applications for brick and stone work (stone walkways, patios, porches, steps, brick chimneys, fireplaces, walls, retaining walls), you can think outside the box and look into decorative walls, posts and accents throughout your property’s exterior AND interior. Peruse through a home magazine or scroll through Pinterest for inspiration, and call us at Masonry Richmond Hill to discuss your next project. Our masonry services are of the highest quality and we’d love to help realize your vision. Call us for a no-obligation estimate and to discuss your project.
