Masonry & Stonework Archives

BRICK VENEER: Why You Should Consider This Great Homebui...

Published on March 16th, 2023

Masonry wasn’t my favourite homebuilding material when I got involved in building and renovation back in the...Continue Reading

Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Why is the Brick on My Hous...

Updated on February 24th, 2023

Q: What's causing the clay brick on the entrance wall of my house to peel and flake It was built in the mid-1980s, and...Continue Reading

OLD-TIME STONEWORK: See “New” Old-Time Stone...

Updated on January 27th, 2023

One of the things I learned after I moved to Manitoulin Island, Canada back in the mid-1980s was traditional...Continue Reading

HOW BRICKS ARE MADE: Video Tour of North America’s...

Published on December 30th, 2022

Back in 2018, I went on a guided tour of the Brampton Brick manufacturing facility in Ontario Canada It was given by...Continue Reading

ANCHORING TO MASONRY: Check Out These Options for Success

Updated on October 7th, 2022

Concrete, brick and stone play a larger role than ever in today’s home building and renovations, and that’s a...Continue Reading

BRICK VENEER: Tech Tips for Successful Installations

Updated on July 16th, 2022

Are you planning a new home or major renovation There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to brick veneer, and...Continue Reading

BEATIFUL BRICK: Watch This Video & Learn Why Brick ...

Updated on May 2nd, 2022

There's a lot to love about masonry construction, I've got a big bricklaying project ahead of me here at my place, and...Continue Reading

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Cast My Own Concr...

Updated on April 2nd, 2022

Q: How can I cast my own concrete outdoor steps I’m not impressed with what’s available at home improvement stores,...Continue Reading

6 Tips on How to Keep Your Concrete Driveway Maintained

Published on March 10th, 2022

A concrete driveway is an excellent option for any home because they work well and they look good If you've got a...Continue Reading

Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Spray Foam on Bedr...

Updated on August 12th, 2021

Q: Should I spray foam directly on the bedrock in the crawlspace under the house I’m building or put crushed...Continue Reading

ASBESTOS SIDING: Is It Safe or Dangerous?

Updated on May 17th, 2022

Every so often I get a homeowner asking me an asbestos siding question that goes something like this It's a good...Continue Reading

Q&A: How Can I Fix the Cracked Parging on My Founda...

Updated on May 2nd, 2020

Q: What's the best way to fix the cracked parging on my house foundation I live in a 13-year-old brick bungalow, with...Continue Reading

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