by Conrad Blackwell | Aug 26, 2017 | Design Ideas, Retaining Wall
We’ve searched the Internet and have come up with 7 stunning retaining wall ideas. The Kitchener – Waterloo region tends to be rather hilly and not very flat. Retaining walls are therefore a very beneficial and great design feature for the sloped...
by Conrad Blackwell | Aug 12, 2017 | Masonry Contractors
Royal Masonry is your masonry services expert in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and Guelph for both commercial and personal needs. Whether you are doing a commercial restoration, a backyard project or a new commercial construction; or you need a retaining wall built...
by Conrad Blackwell | Jul 29, 2017 | Masonry Contractors
Are you thinking about hiring a bricklayer in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph or the surrounding area? Royal Masonry has a team of first class bricklayers who are capable of expertly carrying out any and all of these tasks. If you have a masonry project in mind...
by Conrad Blackwell | Jul 15, 2017 | Brick Repair, Masonry Contractors
Why do you need to do brick repair? Bricks and stones last for a long time. However, the mortar used to hold them together does not. The average lifespan of mortar is about 25 years. When the mortar starts to breakdown, it is very important to replace it in order to...
by Conrad Blackwell | Jul 2, 2017 | Masonry Contractors, Retaining Wall
A retaining wall is a perfect solution to those problem yards that have steep or awkward slopes. If you have hard to manage elevated areas on your property and you are not sure what the solution is; you may want to consider installing a retaining wall. Not only will a...
by Conrad Blackwell | Jun 19, 2017 | Design Ideas
We’ve created a list of some of the top outdoor fireplace designs we could find. From simple designs to elegant and expensive projects, we’ve got them. After reading this post, you’ll be inspired to warm up your patio or backyard with an awesome area...
by Conrad Blackwell | Jun 3, 2017 | Brick Repair, Spalling Brick
In this blog post, we will give you a step-by-step guide on how to repair water damaged spalling bricks. We will also define what spalling is, what causes it and give you some tips on how to prevent it. If you notice that any of the bricks on your property are...
by Conrad Blackwell | May 20, 2017 | Masonry Contractors, Restoration Ontario
Do you have a project that requires the expertise of a stonemason and are you wondering who are the best masonry contractors in Southern Ontario? We have compiled a list of the top 5 masonry service providers in Southern Ontario and have outlined what makes them the...
by Conrad Blackwell | May 7, 2017 | Masonry Contractors, Restoration Ontario
Image courtesy of Pinterest originally pinned by thelittlehermitage.tumblr.com Are you considering buying an older home? We have compiled 8 things that you should consider before attempting an older building restoration. These include the following questions: Are you...
by Conrad Blackwell | Apr 23, 2017 | Masonry Contractors, Restoration Ontario
A heritage restoration involves bringing a valuable piece of our history back to its original, or as close to its original, beauty and splendor as possible. In this post, we will define what a heritage building and restoration is as well as special guidelines and...