Integrity: learning a new trade like masonry is doable, but learning to do it with precision and skill is another thing. If you have a newbie brick and stone mason, it’s not necessarily the kiss of death for your project provided they are properly supervised. Then again, there are some “experienced” brick workers who spend years making the same mistakes or don’t have the ambition to improve their craft, so they would lay the bricks or stones hastily, improperly mix the mortar, apply the wrong amount of mortar or any other sloppy work that threatens the entire structural integrity of the wall, building or structure. We’re proud to say Oakville Masonry employs the best in the trade who have trained under highly regarded brick and stone workers, and who themselves have honed their masonry services to perfection.
Experience: this ties into the previous point that the right experience can yield a highly skilled craftsperson vs. the wrong experience creating a sloppy tradesperson. All of our Oakville Masonry stone and bricklayers have been carefully vetted and trained under the best to provide a wide variety of masonry services Oakville residents and business owners may need. Years of on-the-job training and experience have produced a power team of masons who will do the job right. Experience allows us to know, for example, how to mix the mortar properly, how to apply it properly between the bricks and how to lay them properly for the strongest and most durable structure.
Here are a couple of questions we get asked:
A. Why do we need brick restorations or repairs?
On one end of the scale, there is a cosmetic preference to living or working in a beautiful environment including the home or building. On the other end of the scale is that faulty bricks can cause further structural damage or spalling which can potentially injure people.
B. How do we decide between brick or stone? Which one is better?
This is an individual decision that must be made by the client based on preference, budget and specific project. Having said that, there are some features with brick and stone that can be highlighted to help guide the decision.
C. What other services do you provide?
A lot. Here are just a few:
Whenever you need brick or stone work, consider Oakville Masonry, a proud Canadian company based in Oakville, serving the residents and business owners of Oakville and surrounding areas including: Mississauga, Milton, Burlington, Etobicoke, Brampton, Hamilton, Georgetown, Grimsby, Toronto, Acton, Beamsville, Lincoln, Smithville, Vaughan and Erin. That was quite a mouthful! In essence, if you’re within 40km of Oakville, you’re likely to be within our service area. Our main focus area, however, is Oakville, a lovely city of over 200,000 residents and growing.
If you’re in need of brick or stone repairs, restorations, additions, walkways, steps, whether it’s for your home, your business, an institution, please keep Oakville Masonry in mind. We’re confident you’ll be thrilled with our work. When you first contact us, we will gather all the necessary information such as service requested, timeline and location. In many cases, we will have to visit the site to see the damage or to view the area of installation. We’ll make some calculations and then give you a timely quote. For masonry work, we are not the cheapest, nor are we the most expensive, but we believe we provide the best value based on the quality of our materials and unparalleled workmanship. Give Oakville Masonry a call today for a no-obligation estimate.
Experience: this ties into the previous point that the right experience can yield a highly skilled craftsperson vs. the wrong experience creating a sloppy tradesperson. All of our Oakville Masonry stone and bricklayers have been carefully vetted and trained under the best to provide a wide variety of masonry services Oakville residents and business owners may need. Years of on-the-job training and experience have produced a power team of masons who will do the job right. Experience allows us to know, for example, how to mix the mortar properly, how to apply it properly between the bricks and how to lay them properly for the strongest and most durable structure.
Here are a couple of questions we get asked:
A. Why do we need brick restorations or repairs?
On one end of the scale, there is a cosmetic preference to living or working in a beautiful environment including the home or building. On the other end of the scale is that faulty bricks can cause further structural damage or spalling which can potentially injure people.
B. How do we decide between brick or stone? Which one is better?
This is an individual decision that must be made by the client based on preference, budget and specific project. Having said that, there are some features with brick and stone that can be highlighted to help guide the decision.
- Brick - relatively inexpensive, durable in itself (but mortar adjoining the bricks may be the first thing that falls apart), eco-friendly and low maintenance.
- Stone - very durable, is naturally cool so great in the summer but not very insulating in cold weather, material and labour are more costly than with brick, but creates a very beautiful and unique look to the building, wall or walkway.
C. What other services do you provide?
A lot. Here are just a few:
- Brick and stone work including retaining walls
- Chimney and fireplace restoration and repairs
- Walkways and steps
- Parging
- Waterproofing
- Home and building additions
- Pool decks
- Accent posts and columns
Whenever you need brick or stone work, consider Oakville Masonry, a proud Canadian company based in Oakville, serving the residents and business owners of Oakville and surrounding areas including: Mississauga, Milton, Burlington, Etobicoke, Brampton, Hamilton, Georgetown, Grimsby, Toronto, Acton, Beamsville, Lincoln, Smithville, Vaughan and Erin. That was quite a mouthful! In essence, if you’re within 40km of Oakville, you’re likely to be within our service area. Our main focus area, however, is Oakville, a lovely city of over 200,000 residents and growing.
If you’re in need of brick or stone repairs, restorations, additions, walkways, steps, whether it’s for your home, your business, an institution, please keep Oakville Masonry in mind. We’re confident you’ll be thrilled with our work. When you first contact us, we will gather all the necessary information such as service requested, timeline and location. In many cases, we will have to visit the site to see the damage or to view the area of installation. We’ll make some calculations and then give you a timely quote. For masonry work, we are not the cheapest, nor are we the most expensive, but we believe we provide the best value based on the quality of our materials and unparalleled workmanship. Give Oakville Masonry a call today for a no-obligation estimate.