Masonry, Parging and Repointing
Your trusted masonry service provider in the Ottawa region
The Foundation of a Strong Home
We provide masonry, parging and repointing services in Ottawa. You can count on Specialized Chimney Services’ professionals to repair your bricks and mortar before it gets too deteriorated. All those living in the Canadian National Capital Region know and feel the climate. The Ottawa region weather can be very humid all year round and very cold or very hot in winter and summer respectively.
Over time, these extreme weather conditions will have an impact on the masonry structure. Doing preventive maintenance and touch ups on a regular basis will help keep your house in top shape.
Masonry service maintenance includes regular visual inspection as well as parging and repointing as needed. Visual inspections are important to identify issues early in the decay process. Waiting too long before parging and repointing your walls may lead to a complete rebuild.
Don’t Let Water Damage Your Home
What is Parging? Parging is the art of applying a specialized mortar to “waterproof” your home foundation and prevents its deterioration.
The importance of choosing the right mortar specialist to do the job cannot be overstated. Parging is a combination of cement, water and lime which must be mixed in the right proportion. Failure to do so may (and will likely) lead to a premature deterioration.
Don’t underestimate the value of a skilled mortar specialist. Properly mixed parging is vital – the wrong proportions mean your foundation could start crumbling far too soon. Protect your investment and avoid costly repairs by choosing experienced masonry professionals.
Reviving Your Old Brickwork
Masonry structures are exposed to constant weather and temperature variation, which can cause deterioration in the mortar – the material that binds the bricks or stones together. Repointing is the process of repairing deteriorated joints, restoring your masonry’s integrity and appearance.
Small cracks in mortar may seem insignificant, but they can allow water penetration. Over time, this compromises the structure’s stability. Proactive repointing addresses issues at an early stage, preventing the need for costly future repairs. It’s a wise investment in the long-term health of your masonry.