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  Previous Next Tuckpointing   We offer our tuck pointing service in Toronto. Contact Mace Masonry today for a free assessment in Toronto.   Tuckpointing Process There are many variations of tuckpointing. But only one that you truly need and that’s a full grind out and repoint of the affected area. The spot pointing process is only a short term remedy & also can look mismatched when complete. Our tuck pointing process involves grinding or chiseling out the joint to a depth of 10 mm. Then cleaning out any debris & applying matching mortar to suit; this all allows for the best bond. It’s vital however that the new joint doesn’t exceed the compressive strength of the unit or original joints surrounding, doing so will only result in further deterioration. Stone pointing is the same as above; the only difference is the grinding out is to the depth of 2x the width of the joint. We offer all kinds of tooling for the joints along with all colors to match your house or sui...

  Chimney Repair How do you decide if it’s a repair on your chimney that is required or a complete rebuild? It takes an expert to know who will carry out a closer inspection on your chimney in Toronto. A few obvious signs that you need a rebuild would be: If there is visible cracking in the chimney, or a significant amount of mortar missing between the joints; these would be good indicators. Now, for example, if there is minimal mortar loss or a loose cap then it’s important to get this fixed fast as it will lead to further deterioration and would likely end up need rebuilding, costing you a lot more. Most damage is caused by cap failure; once the cap becomes dislodge it makes it very easy for water to penetrate into the inside chamber. That combination & frost thaw will destroy a chimney in no time.   So if you have any concerns your chimney may need attention, call us because peace of mind won’t cost you anything!   Call For Chimney Repair Toronto Call:...