Concrete contractor Kingston ON
Masonry Kingston has expert concrete contractors who know the ins and outs of concrete services including installations and repairs.
We’re happy to serve the residents of Kingston and surrounding areas. Our masons know all things foundation, and concrete is an integral building block for all types of dwellings, buildings, walkways, driveways, steps, porches, patios and much more. Concrete is a hard, durable, cool and affordable building material that is popular in a variety of applications. It’s made from water, cement (which on its own, is quite prone to cracking) and combined with aggregates (such as gravel or pebbles) to create a strong and resistant concrete. There are generally two types of concrete options depending on the service required. Cinder blocks, also known as Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) are used as building blocks for a foundation, wall, retaining wall, and many other uses. CMUs can be incredibly strong as long as it is properly reinforced such as steel rebar. If, however, the installation process is not done properly in any of the steps, such as the lateral reinforcement with steel rebar, the integrity of the structure will be compromised. CMUs also have the additional challenges of being heavier and difficult to handle and manipulate, must have an air and moisture barrier, and reinforced meticulously to ensure strength and longevity. Moisture and harsh environmental conditions are also enemies of CMUs as water can leak into the blocks and compromise the mortar that binds the blocks together. |
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Poured concrete is a process whereby wooden walls are constructed so that concrete is literally poured into that frame and cured. Poured concrete avoids the challenge of moisture seepage since there are no joints to connect the concrete, assuming every step of the process is done properly to prevent cracks in the concrete during the pouring and curing. The lateral strength is very high and therefore can withstand the resistance of being in soil and water. It is, however, a more costly process than CMU, primarily because it is a much more laborious job than installing CMUs.
Masonry Kingston is happy to have masons who have years of experience, have learned from the best and as a result, are the best of the best. So we ensure that every step is done correctly to minimize the likelihood of premature cracks and water seepage. So whether you’re looking for concrete services like concrete walkways, steps, porches and the like or a concrete repair, Masonry Kingston are the concrete professionals that do it right.
Concrete repairs is a popular and one of our most requested services. Unfortunately, a lot of the concrete repairs are caused by an originally improperly installed and built structure or foundation. Not only that, half of the repairs (think concrete steps repair, walkways, foundation, etc.) have to be repaired again within two years, which tells us that the concrete repair addressed only the superficial cracks or damage. Masonry Kingston ensures that when a concrete restoration is needed, we answer these questions:
We do extensive testing to address the true extent of the damage, and ensure our repairs are meant to last. Depending on the specific situation, our masonry contractors will ensure to communicate the extent of the damage, the repair process, and what to expect in terms of future maintenance and longevity. We at Masonry Kingston look forward to working with you. Give us a call for your next project.
Masonry Kingston is happy to have masons who have years of experience, have learned from the best and as a result, are the best of the best. So we ensure that every step is done correctly to minimize the likelihood of premature cracks and water seepage. So whether you’re looking for concrete services like concrete walkways, steps, porches and the like or a concrete repair, Masonry Kingston are the concrete professionals that do it right.
Concrete repairs is a popular and one of our most requested services. Unfortunately, a lot of the concrete repairs are caused by an originally improperly installed and built structure or foundation. Not only that, half of the repairs (think concrete steps repair, walkways, foundation, etc.) have to be repaired again within two years, which tells us that the concrete repair addressed only the superficial cracks or damage. Masonry Kingston ensures that when a concrete restoration is needed, we answer these questions:
- Is the damage superficial or is it more deeply embedded in the concrete?
- Is the reinforcing steel bar damaged?
- Is the damage superficial scaling or a deeper spalling?
We do extensive testing to address the true extent of the damage, and ensure our repairs are meant to last. Depending on the specific situation, our masonry contractors will ensure to communicate the extent of the damage, the repair process, and what to expect in terms of future maintenance and longevity. We at Masonry Kingston look forward to working with you. Give us a call for your next project.
