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The apron is the masonry component located under the window while the lintel and angle iron are the components located above doors and windows. These components can be found in all masonry walls in Montreal. Restaure-Action’s specialists can replace aprons and lintels of all types with new ones of the same designs and materials, whether they are made of concrete or natural stone.
When an apron is chipped, flaking or has one or more cracks, it is a warning sign that it is time to intervene. It is best to leave the replacement of a door or window’s apron to the professionals. Our team of experienced masons will be able to diagnose the issue and determine the causes. Then, if the apron needs replacing, a masonry piece that matches the aesthetics and architecture of your building will be used.
The primary function of the apron is to allow water to drain away from the brick wall and thus prevent water from seeping into the wall. Because it is exposed to higher amounts of water, it deteriorates faster than other masonry components.
A window or door apron that has been damaged by weather and wear and tear will absorb a larger amount of water and therefore exert greater pressure on the bricks that support it. These bricks will also be subject to additional damage. As well, a crumbling or deteriorating apron can cause water seepage into the stone or brick structure causing bricks and stones to split or fungus to grow. It is also one of the causes of frost boils.
An apron’s lifespan is intricately linked to its exposure to the elements. A concrete apron would normally have an expected lifespan of a minimum of 50 years, while a natural stone apron should last a minimum of 75 years.
A lintel that shows signs of wear such as rust, chipping or cracking should be professionally inspected to determine whether it needs to be replaced. Our team of experts will be able to do the replacement work should it be necessary.
This masonry component is used to support brick or stone over an opening such as a door or window. Most of the time, it is made of stone, reinforced concrete, metal or even wood as is the case in older buildings.
Cracks or deterioration can occur in the lintels of your building due to weather and as years go by. Water can seep into the masonry and result in damage such as cracks in the surrounding brick joints, swelling of the brick wall (frost boil) or deterioration of the window or door.
Most decorative concrete lintels used in Montreal masonry walls have a lifespan of between 50 and 75 years (depending on their level of exposure to moisture)
The presence of rust or warping around the angle irons is an indication that they are likely in poor condition. Hiring professionals like those at Restaure-Action will guarantee you receive long-lasting quality work.
This particularly important piece of steel stabilizes the structure of a brick wall. Its purpose is to support the brick siding above windows and doors. Without it, there would be no support for the brick wall, and it would eventually collapse because the door or window frame is not strong enough to support the bricks.
Standard steel angle irons rust and swell over time causing cracks to appear in the masonry. These cracks allow water to seep through and lead to frost boils.
To maintain the integrity of your masonry walls, it is important not to overlook this aspect and to replace obsolete angle irons with new ones made of galvanized steel. If you have any questions or need our apron walls, lintels, and angle irons replacement service, don’t hesitate to contact us. Our specialists will be happy to give you all the information you need.
Call Restaure-Action in Montreal to bring life and splendor back to your building.
Contact us today and let our experts in residential masonry and brickwork guide you towards tailor-made solutions, combining technical performance with adapted budgetary management. Our goal in Montreal is to effectively meet your expectations in terms of restoration and conservation of your building.
Take advantage of the best residential masonry services in bricks and natural stones in Montreal.
We specialize in the restoration of architectural heritage, with particular attention paid to residential buildings of historical and heritage interest.
For all types of mandates, Restaure-Action offers a complete restoration advisory service including the diagnosis of disorders in the building envelope, the development of corrective solutions, the establishment of a budget and a schedule, and carrying out the work. We help residential property owners protect their investment by carrying out repairs to their brick or stone buildings.
In Montreal, the majority of brick buildings are part of a rich cultural heritage. To retain that value, you must regularly perform maintenance on your building. Restaure-Action can provide you with a customized maintenance plan to allow you to do the maintenance on your building yourself. Our experts will provide you with the best advice and maintenance practices to avoid deterioration and damages.
At Restaure-Action, we always initially verify if the problem areas relative to the building can be repaired instead of being completely replaced. For example, it is possible to repair only part of a damaged wall. We carefully remove the bricks or stones to make our repairs and then replace them as they were originally.
As a general contractor, Restaure-Action also performs every sort of work on the building envelope, including:
We are Montreal’s masonry restoration experts. If your masonry components cannot be repaired, we will find matching components to replace them. As a result, you retain the original appearance of your building while ensuring the occupants’ safety.
When you call Restaure-Action, here is the process you can expect for the restoration and repair of your building:
We undertake to meet with you generally less than a week after your request, to quickly assess your needs.
Following our meeting, you will receive a detailed quote for the work to be carried out, allowing you to make an informed decision.
Work can begin approximately 4 weeks after approval of our quote, depending on the type of work to be carried out and the time of year.
Once started, work proceeds without interruption until completion, ensuring rapid and efficient restoration of your building.
In the event of an emergency, if your masonry is damaged, burst or cracked, we deploy an emergency team for the consolidation and securing of the masonry with structural anchors, guaranteeing safety and security. stability of your building.
Contact Restaure-Action today and let us take care of the restoration of your building with professionalism and expertise. We await your call and guarantee a quick response.
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The work was complex, and they proposed some very ingenious solutions to solve our problem. The work was completed according to the quote, on time and in a very professional manner.
I deeply appreciated the re-bricking work done on my duplex. The service was efficient, quick, and competitively priced. In addition, Jocelyn was available for all our questions and concerns. Thanks again for the work!
Excellent job done on my stone facade on the Plateau Mont-Royal. Removal of two frost boils. Thoughtful crew, good job cleaning up after the work, reasonable price. I recommend without any hesitation!
The work was completed on schedule. We greatly appreciated the continuous communication during the entire project.
Restaure-Action, general contractor specializing in masonry in Montreal. Buildings of architectural and/or heritage interest of a residential nature constitute Restaure-Action’s preferred niche of intervention.
The company has at its disposal professionals and employees renowned for making an accurate diagnosis, offering relevant solutions at both the technical and budgetary levels and carrying out the work to customer satisfaction.
