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18 Feb

Benefits of Tuck-pointing

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Benefits of Tuck-pointing

Brickwork when in peak condition looks beautiful and serves the structural function of keeping your home stable and safe. If the masonry falls into disrepair, many problems could be waiting for you with every crumbling mortar joint and broken brick. Tuck-pointing facilitated by our team at Wilkens Contracting will see your damaged mortar replaced with fresh mortar, bringing you many benefits in the process.

Stops Corrosion

The corrosion of your mortar joints and the overall decrease to the stability of your structure is stopped in its tracks when you obtain quality tuck-pointing from professionals. We will restore the overall quality of your brick structure, whether it is your home’s wall or chimney.

Prevents Water Damage

Maybe your home has already suffered from some water damage, and that is how you found out you needed brick repair in the first place. By calling Wilkens Contracting and letting us facilitate your tuck-pointing, we can prevent further damage to your home and to your wallet. Repairing the joints in your bricks, whether it is on your wall or maybe your chimney is simply home maintenance.

Financially Viable

Obtaining repairs on your brick walls or chimney when the damage first begins to become apparent will save you money in the long run. It is much more cost-effective to tuck-point brickwork before the destruction compounds. If you leave the repairs too late, it could result in a whole tear down and rebuild of the wall or chimney, generating a much more significant expense than a small restoration job would have cost.

On top of the savings from an extensive restoration job, you could be gaining money. When your home is in excellent condition, with top-notch masonry on display, the value of your house can improve. Whether you are looking to sell, or just appreciate a smaller hit to your wallet, tuck-pointing is a financially viable option of repair.

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We offer a free masonry estimate to all of our potential clients. Just provide us with your contact information and what you are looking to have done, and one of our friendly and knowledgeable members of our team will get back to you promptly.

Feb

How Can a New Chimney Benefit my Home

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How Can a New Chimney Benefit my Home

This winter season have you been noticing the poor state of your chimney or fireplace, leading you to question how your old, worn-out ventilation stack might be causing you and your home harm? Obtaining a new chimney could see you receiving many more benefits to your life than your poorly maintained chimney was giving you. Enlisting the help of our expert team of builders at Wilkens Contracting could hold you in great stead come the next winter season!

Increased Heating and Safety

A chimney in poor working order will not be as efficient at heating your home and releasing the smoke out into the sky. You might not want to use it for fear of its degenerative state. With a new chimney, you can use your fireplace more effectively, heating your home without worry.

Using your fireplace and new chimney regularly could also see you saving money when it comes to your heating bills.

Mood Inducing

Your overall mood and emotional state could benefit this winter season thanks to a new chimney, as you will be more likely to use your fireplace. And what’s better than curling up by a fire, with a good book and a nice cup of tea during the winter? Not much. Your fireplace is the perfect setting for a romantic evening in or a relaxing afternoon too.

Free Estimate

We offer a free chimney estimate to all of our potential clients who wish to hire us to build a new chimney, or repair their old one. We do this as a way to show our sincerity at transparency. Just provide us with your contact information and what you are looking to have done, and we will get back to you in a prompt manner!

Feb

Where to Get Brick Restoration Done

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Where to Get Brick Restoration Done

As a fully licensed and insured family based company, we here at Wilkens Contracting have over forty years of experience in the restoration and construction industry. We take pride in our quality work, as well as our superior customer service, as we treat every client as if they were a member of the family. If you require a high caliber of brick restoration, our expert team of professionals is here to help. How can we help you might ask? Please read on to find out!

Professional Help

Hiring a professional for brick restoration is the smart thing to do, as it will result in structurally sound, high-quality, and aesthetically pleasing results.

Wilkens Contracting has been in the business of masonry restoration since 1977, aiding the Greater Toronto Area with countless projects. With hands-on experience and comprehensive knowledge of the industry, our expert team has the know-how and skill to get your brick restoration done!

Spalling

Noticing the crumbling of your bricks, known as spalling, or the degenerating quality of your brickwork, resulting in a structural weak or aesthetically unpleasant masonry? Deteriorating bricks can be replaced and blended in to your original masonry walls.

That is why we are in the business of restoration- to help those in need of it. We offer repair and tuck-pointing services to restore the overall quality of your brickwork. We can replace your crumbling mortar or bricks with matching types, as we have a wide array of brick types, including antique ones, to fit a range of home aesthetics in the Toronto area. We will make sure our mortar matches your current colour and texture, so the repairs do not stand out from the rest of your home’s masonry work. We can also add new brick openings to your home if you would like an added window or door.

Free Estimate

We offer a free restoration estimate to all of our potential clients as a way to show our sincerity at transparency and our eagerness to maintain the overall integrity of your home. Just provide us with your contact information and what you are looking to have completed and we will get back to you in a friendly and prompt manner!

Feb

Quality Fireplaces for Your Home

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Quality Fireplaces for Your Home

A fireplace can be the linchpin in a room’s design, bringing together the flow, colour, and overall aesthetic of your place into one gorgeous and tranquil feature of your home, perfect for finding a bit of peace in your chaotic life. Wilkens Contracting is a fully licensed and insured family based company who takes pride in our ability to transform old fireplaces into beautifully rendered, quality made, and highly functional centerpieces of our clients’ homes.

Personal Expression

Designing and styling your home to reflect your personal preferences and own style is important, as your home is your sanctuary from the outside world. A fireplace is a way to relax and appreciate the little things in life- a good book or show, a decent cup of coffee, and the ability to curl up with a loved one in a cold winter evening. Such an influential characteristic of a room should have the aesthetic to match.

Your Aesthetic is Our Command

At Wilkens Contracting we can transform your fireplace into the perfect haven to unwind after a stressful and eventful day. The facade and outer hearth of your fireplace can be molded by our expert and professional hands to bring your vision to life, no matter what that might entail. With 35 years of experience in facilitating these designs for our clients, we can build you a quality fireplace for your home.

Doubly Worthwhile

Obtaining a quality made fireplace will see you benefiting in more ways than one. Enjoy the warmth and coziness that your personally designed fireplace affords you offering you a serene place to decompress while saving money on heating bills all at the same time. On top of these fantastic advantages, you could also increase your home’s overall value, as many potential buyers would pay extra to obtain a house with a well-made fireplace.

Contact Us

We offer a free estimate to all of our potential clients interested in redesigning or building their fireplace, as a way to show our sincerity at transparency. Just provide us with your contact information and what you are looking to have done and we will get back to you in a prompt and friendly manner!

Servicing the Greater Toronto Area, you are only a phone call away from obtaining a gorgeously new, and wholly your own, fireplace. Contact us online, or call us at 416-425-8055.

Jan

Masonry Repairs Near Me

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Masonry Repairs Near Me

If your home, or office, is made out of brick or stone walls, at some point you will need access to a professional mason. This is especially true if you are located in Canada, as weather exposure and elemental damage of brickwork are far worse during the nation’s prolonged winter months. If you are not actively keeping an eye on the brickwork of your home, and the seasonal damage acquired, the structural integrity could be compromised, resulting in disastrous consequences. Therefore, it is essential to you and your home’s safety, to routinely look for damaged brickwork and enlist the proper help for repairs. Here at Wilkens Contracting, we provide professional and expert masonry repairs to the GTA and beyond.

Continue to read through this post to recognize the signs of repairs.

Bowed Bricks

Bowed, or bulging, bricks that can be seen in your outer wall is a significant sign of needed repair. If you notice that the bricks in your wall are jutting out, or caving in, there must be excess moisture behind the material. This water damage can cause more structural problems if not dealt with, so if you notice deformed bricks in your wall, now is the time to call us at Wilkens Contracting!

To deal with this water damage, our team would remove the affected bricks, assess the problem, replace the damaged bricks with new, matching bricks, and rebuild the section.

Stress Cracks

Although they sound much more dangerous than they are, stress cracks occur on a regular basis. A crack in your foundation, within 30 degrees of vertical, signifies natural expansion. Cracks should still be repaired by a professional as soon as you notice them. Even though they may not cause an immediate structural problem, if left alone, water can seep into the cracks causing more severe damage, like bulging bricks.

If you call Wilkens Contracting for your masonry repairs, we can quickly fix your stress cracks. Our team will colour match the repair as close as possible.

Listed above are just a few of the adverse effects Canadian weather can have on masonry work. If you fear that your brickwork has fallen into disrepair and you need a professional and expert mason to facilitate the repair, our team can help.

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Wilkens Contracting offers professional and expert masonry repairs for those seeking help in the GTA. We see the beauty in perfectly executed masonry. Our company takes pride in the work we do, and we want you to take pride in it with us.

Jan

Benefits Of A Fireplace In My Home

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Benefits Of A Fireplace In My Home

Some things in life can’t be beaten; the pristine beauty of a winter’s first snowfall, being the first one to jump into that untouched snow, and the feeling you get after coming in from the cold outdoors, stripping off those wet clothes, and thawing out in front of a warm fire. Looking to indulge yourself this winter in much the same way, but your fireplace has fallen into disrepair? No need to worry! Wilkens Contracting offers the GTA expert fireplace repairs and builds for those looking to benefit from a fire this winter.

Heating

Eco-friendly heating, or just a great alternative to using electricity, a fireplace is a perfect way to heat your home. Light a fire to add a little extra warmth to your home, on top of your electricity, or use it as a sole source of heating and cut down on your energy costs!

What’s best, if the power ever goes out, especially during the winter, you will have your fireplace to keep you warm.

Cozy

What’s better than snuggling up to the fire with a big blanket, a cup of tea, and a great book? Not much, that’s what! Fireplaces offer a space to recline and unwind, letting the warmth seep through your bones and muscles to reach optimum relaxation.

Alone, or huddled around the crackling flames with family and friends, there is nothing cozier than spending some quality time in front of your fireplace.

Ambiance

The ambiance of a fireplace can completely change the dynamic of the room. Set a blazing fire to completely light up the room during those cold, dark winter nights, or keep a small flame alight for those romantic dinner plans of yours. Whatever your intentions, using a fireplace to set the mood will make your space feel that much more warm and inviting for you and your guests.

That’s where we come in, as Wilkens Contracting has decades of experience in repairing and maintaining the proper safety standards of fireplaces and chimneys across the GTA. Whether you are in the market for repairs, rebuilds, or a new fireplace, Wilkens Contracting has you covered!

Dec

Quality Chimney Repair in My Area

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Quality Chimney Repair In My Area

With the onset of winter, Toronto homes are turning to their fireplaces and heating systems to stay warm this season. Have you noticed the state of your chimney leaves something to be desired? Are you unable to use it this winter as it has fallen into disrepair? Wilkens Contracting offers quality chimney repair to the Toronto area, and beyond, to help those who need to keep warm this winter!

Continue to read through this article to learn how our masonry company can help you this season.

Expert Knowledge

Wilkens Contracting has been servicing Toronto since our establishment in 1977. We are a fully licensed and insured family based company that aims to treat every client as if they were part of the family! All work is performed by our own team, thoroughly trained and wholly qualified to take on any masonry job you may need help completing.

When you hire our company, for all of your masonry needs, you will obtain friendly and professional help, that will be able to extend the life of your chimney for many more decades to come. Whatever you may need; tuck pointing, replacing flue tiles, re-cementing chimney crowns, brick restoration, and more, our expert team has you covered.

Don’t just take our word for it, check out our testimonials to hear from our previously satisfied clients.

No Pressure

Unfortunately, chimney repair fraud is a very real thing. It is essential to understand this before contracting someone or some company to do the work for you. Some will attempt to frighten you into hiring them, using terms like carbon monoxide poisoning or house fires to pressure you into making a quick decision.

If you feel as if you are being pushed or harassed into making a decision, then make the decision to push them out the door and look for someone else. With Wilkens Contracting, we will communicate with you openly and honestly about what your chimney or masonry repair would need, how much it would cost, and how long it would take.

Free Estimate

We offer a free masonry estimate to all of our potential clients as a way to show our sincerity at transparency. Just provide us with your contact information and what you are looking to have repaired or replaced on your chimney, and we will get back to you in a timely manner.

Contact us online or visit our facility in person to get your repairs and builds underway with Wilkens Contracting today!

17 Dec

Where Can I Get My Brick Openings Repaired?

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Where Can I Get My Brick Openings Repaired?

Brick openings, whether they are windows, doors, archers, or the like, need to be accurately formed to provide the right support for the structure. If brick openings are compromised, so too is the safety of the building. The proper support is needed when dealing with any form of construction, especially so when that form is your home. If you are looking for a reliable and professional team of masons to repair your home’s brick openings, Wilkens Contracting can help!

Please read on to learn how our company can best serve you!

Lintel Use

For stone and brickwork to keep its structural integrity around openings, it needs the proper support. A lintel is a structural member placed over an opening in a wall, to allow for this stability, supporting the load above the opening.

Lintels can be constructed using an array of materials, as long as the proper design is adhered to, usually in the form of angles, flats, or T-sections. As the Wilkens Contracting team is made up of knowledgeable masons, we will be able to facilitate brick opening repairs on any of these lintel types.

The Support

There are five methods of supporting brickwork over an opening: brick arches, steel bars and angles, prefabricated reinforced concrete, prefabricated brickwork, and directly from the reinforced concrete structure.

Each support method has its own purposes and uses depending on the size, length, aesthetic design, and location of the opening. Whether the wall is a load bearing wall or not, will also play a key role in brick opening repairs.

Our Help

Wilkens Contracting and our team of professional and experienced masons will assess your home’s brick openings and lintels to see which of the five methods are being used. From there we will be able to perform the necessary repairs to revitalize your home and have it looking as good as new. Whatever issues you may be having with your brick openings, we will be able to help!

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Here at Wilkens Contracting, we offer a free estimate to all potential clients so you can understand what your masonry repair or build will entail from the start, with zero hidden fees. Just provide us with your contact information and what you are looking to have repaired or replaced, and we will promptly get back to you.

Contact us online or visit our facility in person to get your masonry repairs underway today! We look forward to hearing from you.

Nov

Toronto Fireplaces

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Wilkens Contracting and Toronto Fireplaces

Fireplaces have been at the center of hearth and home since the construction of shelters within our species’ history. They act as a source of heat, light, and food, fireplaces can be defined as the heart of our homes. Wilkens Contracting in Toronto focuses a great deal of energy and time perfecting our fireplaces as a means to provide our clients with a healthy heartbeat for their homes.

To learn what Wilkens Contracting can do for you and your fireplace, read on for more details!

Expert Service

Fire has been the driving force behind human evolution, and as such, fireplaces have become a gathering place for human interaction. Serving as a focal point in a room, Wilkens Contracting understands the importance of fireplaces in your Toronto based homes. Our company has been building, reconstructing, and repairing wood-burning fireplaces for over thirty-five years now, making us experts in the industry.

Since our conception in 1977, Wilkens Contracting has been the leading fireplace restoration company in the Toronto area. If you or someone you know are looking to entrust the heart of their homes to construction- you have come to the right place. Here at Wilkens Contracting, we provide top quality services to all of our clients. Take a look at our testimonials to see just how serious we take our business!

Materials Galore

Wilkens Contracting offers their Toronto clients an array of materials to use in the construction and repair of their fireplaces. Whether you are looking for a fireplace that will act as the eye-catching focal point, match the elegant interior of your home, or the unique personality of your furniture, we have the materials for you!

Many clients ask us to completely rebuild their fireplaces to match modern designs and contemporary looks. We are happy to revitalize your hearth as a means to breath new life back into the home. Wilkens Contracting offers a host of materials to achieve your desired look. The facade of your fireplace can be built, or rebuilt, with marble, tiles, stone, brick, or slate to suit you and your home’s design.

We can be the cardiologist of the contracting industry- resurrecting your fireplace to become the heart of your hearth and home. Overall, Wilkens Contracting can provide all of our prospective Toronto clients with the fireplaces they deserve!

Get in contact with a member of our team online or through the phone (416-425-8055) to start your fireplace revitalization today!

Nov

Brick Repairs at Wilkens Contracting

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Wilkens Contracting and Toronto Based Brick Repairs

Bricks date back to 7000 BC, making them one of the oldest construction materials on the planet. Bricks, deriving from clay found in the ground, have served an essential function in our homes for centuries. Wilkens Contracting, helping the Toronto area, understands the importance of brick repairs in maintaining the integrity of your home.

To learn if you are in need of brick repairs with Wilkens Contracting, continue to read this article or peruse our website.

Spalling

Widely used, bricks should be kept in good repair to get the most out of this material. If your bricks are chipping, or breaking off in fragments, your bricks are spalling. When this happens, your structure is falling into disrepair. Spalling can lead to structurally weak buildings and are unpleasing to the eye.

Here at Willkens Contracting, we offer brick repairs in the Toronto area. It is of utmost importance to restore your bricks to their optimum state as a means to keep your buildings structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing. So put a stop to your spalling bricks today by hiring our knowledgeable team at Wilkens Contracting.

Tuck Pointing

Bricks also denote any rectangular units laid in mortar and can be constructed from an array of materials- whether it clay, sand, lime, or concrete materials. Our tuck pointing processes focus on the mortar, repairing and maintaining the joints and holes within this hardened substance.

At Wilkens Contracting we tint all of our mortar before applying to the joints to match it to the existing colouring as a means to produce seamless brick repairs for our Toronto based clients.

Moisture

The primary cause of all brick and mortar deterioration is due to moisture. This condensation hits hardest along the base of the wall, at the windowsill level, by the downpipes and pillars, as well as in the chimney area.

Structures built before the 1950s did not seal their foundations, like many buildings in the Toronto area that were constructed before this time period, these brick facades are beginning to fall apart. Moisture from the soil creeps into the bricks and spreads up the wall causing destruction. Wilkens Contracting can stop this spread of decay and repair your brick facade back to its original glory! To see how well Wilkens Contracting executes our brick repairs in the Toronto area, take a look at our gallery!

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Benefits of Tuck-pointing

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How Can a New Chimney Benefit my Home

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Where to Get Brick Restoration Done

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Quality Fireplaces for Your Home

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Masonry Repairs Near Me

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Benefits Of A Fireplace In My Home

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Quality Chimney Repair in My Area

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Where Can I Get My Brick Openings Repaired?

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Toronto Fireplaces

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Brick Repairs at Wilkens Contracting

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