Foundation problems need to be dealt with quickly
You don’t need to be a stone mason for decorative bricks
Decorative bricks (or faux bricks) are more affordable than regular bricks and are gai- ning in popularity as a decorative element for homes. And best of all, you don’t have to be a qualified stone mason in order to lay them. PREPARATION Decorative bricks are usually laid on ply- wood or plasterboard. Clean the underlying surface thoroughly and apply a primer if necessary. In some cases, the addition of a layer of wire mesh may be necessary. It goes without saying that the wall surface or floor should be level before you begin work. INSTALLATION Spread the glue with a notched trowel over one small area at a time, starting at the bot- tom of the wall. Place the bricks, leaving an equal space between each of them and ensuring that the joints are offset from one row to the next. Check frequently to ensure that the row of bricks is level. Use a miter saw fitted with a ceramic blade for cutting the bricks at the end of the rows. Recuperate the remnants to start a new row.
Brick corners, used to cover the corners of three dimensional objects, such as those on a mantelpiece, are also available on the market. Now all that’s left to do is to fill the joints with mortar according to the manufac- turer’s instructions. Apart from the traditional red brick, many models and colors of decorative stones are available in stores. To find the best product for your project, as well as the appropriate installation technique, be sure to ask a pro- fessional for advice.
The foundation is the base of a house. That means if foundation problems arise, it is crucial to remedy the situation as quickly as possible in order to safe- guard the entire structure. As this is a structural problem, faults in the foundation can cause more extensive damage if they are not repaired as soon as they are discovered. Roofs caving in, walls cracking, water infiltration, doors that no longer close, and many other unwelcome surprises can be avoided with timely repairs. First of all, keep in mind that the pur- pose of the foundation is to bear the entire weight of the house. To ensure that the foundation is adequate for this purpose, it has to be designed in accordance with the topography of the land, the water table, the type of soil (clay, sandy, or rocky), and local build- ing codes. All these aspects have to be taken into account when problems arise and need to be corrected.
The extent of the work to be carried out has to be evaluated by an expert. Many specialists are able to repair or even replace foundations. In the case of subsidence, it may be possible to stabilize and straighten the foundation with the help of steel piles. Repairs could also be suggested in many situations where the concrete of the foun- dation is damaged. In some cases, it may be necessary to completely replace the walls of the foundation. In the latter case, the help of experts is essential, both for an evaluation of the costs involved and for the special machinery that may be required for the job.
D&L Waste Disposal
Commercial & Residential Septic cleaning 613 678-2786 Dan MacKinnon Prop. B186485_ad
COFFRAGE DE TOUT GENRE ALL KINDS OF FORMWORK
618, ch. Station Rd., Alfred ON K0B 1A0 • Tel.: 613 679-4800 • Fax: 613 679-2819 • Cell.: 613 227-2046
613 632-1119 Showroom located at / Salle de montre au: 2381 Hwy 34, Hawkesbury ON K6A 2R2 Furnace / Fournaise • Fireplace / Foyer • Plumbing / Plomberie sale ! End of season vente ! de fin de saison Natural Gas Propane STOVES / FIREPLACES / INSERTS WOOD / GAS / PROPANE POÊLE / FOYERS / ENCASTRABLES BOIS / GAZ / PROPANE
Michel et François Filion propriétaires
TONDEUSE À RAYON DE BRAQUAGE ZÉRO ACTIONNÉES PAR UN VOLANT
61, rue Maple, Grenville QC J0V 1J0 • 819 242-3306 www.equipementssaisonniersgrenville.com
R.B.Q. 8273-0862-09
danmarc2@hotmail.fr
9079-7853 Qc. Inc.
T R A V A U X D E B É T O N
MINI-EXCAVATION
COFFRAGE ET FINITION RÉPARATION DE FONDATION • Garage • Maison • Galeries • Trotoirs • Bloc et béton coulé • Membranne et drain français • Sciage de béton • Prévention radon
Cell. : 514.824.0320
Made with FlippingBook - Online Brochure Maker