Masonry Kelowna

Are you in a climate that has many freeze/thaw cycles that accelerates the degradation of your masonry structures? Is there an increased level of water leakage that stains your ceiling and walls around the chimney?
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 Or is your fireplace lacking clay flue liners – making it a potential fire hazard?
Perhaps the motor between your masonry blocks sags outward. You see, most masonry units are spongy and will absorb water when left damaged and unsealed.
Worse, there are dozens of building codes specifying materials, dimensions, reinforcements, and foundations that are significant when constructing masonry structures. You may lack the time or the know-how to go through them!
Don't give up just yet, for Kelowna Pro Masonry is here for you.

Kelowna Pro Masonry is a passion-driven masonry Services Company, best known for its expertise, craftsmanship, accountability, and clear communication.   
We leverage decades of knowledge, expertise, and masonry specialization to meet your specific needs. Be it a historic castle restoration, chimney cleaning, or driveway installation.
We place durability, quality, and aesthetics above all else – and communicates progress on a timely schedule.
And while we take full responsibility for the outcome, we provide the most thorough and detailed consultation – to ensure no mistakes once the masonry work commences.

Why Us

Who We Are

We are certified, with a Red Seal Journeyman bricklayer.  And our experience spans from masonry materials to cutting and laying patterns. We can comfortably work with bricks, stones, concrete blocks, and other masonry units – cut in unique designs to meet your needs.
Being 2nd generation masons, we leverage decades of licensed experience into your installation, repair, or restoration project.
Over the years, we have developed an eye for details, which makes our consultation thorough.

Accountability

Our mission is to take responsibility for our mistakes. To stay true to our word, we are insured to be able to cover remedial work and expenses in case of an unforeseen disaster.
Also, we clean up after ourselves.

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Craftmanship

We take masonry installations, repairs, and restorations as an art and science.
Taking inspiration from nature and famous arts, XXXX is taking masonry craftsmanship to the next level.
Also, we employ technology to provide a seamless experience and achieve desirable results. For instance, we apply mortar matching technology to avoid scarring that is common in repair works. We use HD cameras to inspect chimneys for repairs – mainly after a thorough cleaning. And so on.

Safety First

Your safety is our concern. Therefore, we strive to use the right tools, equipment, and materials of the highest quality.
We keep you in the loop in case of anything and discuss any potential disaster beforehand.
Also, we secure permits that ensure regular inspections by qualified Engineers – who can pinpoint issues early on – potentially averting a disaster.

"Kelowna Pro Masonry has been amazing. I truly appreciated their professionalism, their work and their dedication to make my outside fireplace a work of art"
                                                                             Kevin D.

Why Masonry

​Masonry refers to the use of bricks, stones, and other units to build, repair, or restore structures. Masonry units are preferred over other materials because they are:

• Energy-efficient: masonry units allow for less cold and heat loss, which makes temperature control less costly – regardless of the season.
• Water-resistant: masonry construction is dense and hinders water penetration when properly installed and maintained. Note, however, these units are porous, which encourages water adsorption unless proper installation, waterproofing, and maintenance are done.
• Lower Insurance premiums: masonry built structures are less prone to storm or fire damage, which lowers their premium rates.
• Fireproof: bricks, stones, and other masonry blocks are fire-resistant, which provides a level of fire safety not present in timber-built structures.
• Low maintenance: Masonry constructions are relatively easier to maintain. For instance, it can take years before cement driveways need touch-ups and before mortar needs repointing. Masonry units are durable, unlike tar that requires annual sealing and coating.
• Higher resale value: although masonry constructions are costly, they raise the property. Bricks can higher a property value by 6%, especially when there are brick veneers added to the exteriors.

Why Bricks

We mainly specialize in the use of bricks to install, repair, or restore masonry structures due to the following reasons:

• Bricks are uniform in shape and size, which eliminates the need for skilled labor for brick cutting and placing.
• Bricks are lightweight, which makes their transportation, handling, and placement easy.
• Bricks are thinner compared to other masonry units, which results in thinner walls suitable for densely built-up areas.
• Bricks are widely available, thanks to their low transportation cost.
• Bricks are more weather and fire-resistant compared to most masonry systems.
• Brick masonry construction results in thin and perfect joints, which reduces costly/material costs.
• Bricks are recyclable and reusable in other projects, such as landscaping.
• Bricks have a better thermal mass compared to most masonry units, which enhance their ability to regulate indoor temperatures, consequently lowering home or business energy costs.

Note, however, bricks are porous and will absorb a lot of water that is liable to damage your structure in the form of bricks Spalling, efflorescence, or mortar deterioration. That calls for adequate waterproofing and frequent masonry repairs.​

Residential Masonry

Residential masonry includes:

• Restoration work
• Walkways and driveways
• Fireplaces
• Structural walls, footing, and foundations
• Privacy walls, demising walls, retaining walls, facades, and stone veneering
• New construction, masonry repairs, remodeling, upgrades, and restoration
• Steps, stone entryways, and patio
• Indoor and outdoor sustainable construction

For quality, durability, and aesthetics, engage professional masons – rights from the initial draft to the final installation. Take note of the quality of materials used, the cutting and placing techniques employed, as well as the curing process.
Be proactive in your inspections and call for repair as early as you detect any damage. Note, masonry construction is prone to deformations and cracks , which develop slowly and may not be detectable until it's too late. At which point, it will cost you thousands of dollars to replace the structure. Therefore, consider hiring masonry inspection services.

Commercial Masonry

No commercial structure can last an eternity. At least not with the storms and other weather elements present.  And following the high industrialization in business districts, commercial masonry buildings are liable to an even faster deterioration thanks to air and water pollution.
Your options, as the commercial building owner, lies in employing skilled masons to do a top-notch installation – complete with waterproofing and whatnot, which will help prolong the service life of the structure.
Or hiring masonry repairs as soon as the structure shows any signs of wear, tear, or damage.
To retain your commercial building in the best condition or hike its value over time calls for:

• Parging to seal concrete surfaces to i. improve the finish or ii. Prevent further damage.
• Flatwork to repair or restore a stone-covered lateral surface (that's cracked, stained, flaked, or chipped) to its original glory.
• Chimney restoration for poorly designed or old chimneys to one, improve the building's aesthetics, two, ensure proper ventilation, and three, reduce the possibility of a fire hazard.
• Glass blocking to i. Provide more natural lighting, ii. Replace normal windows while increasing the load-carrying capacity of the walls, and iii. Restore damaged glass block areas.
• Repointing, to remove and replace sagging mortar joints.
• Tuck-pointing, to remove any damaged mortar and repoint the joints - to prevent further structural and water damage.
• Brick tinting to result in a uniform/consistent work even after repairs.
• Brick, block, or façade replacement to i. Remove damaged units, or ii. Enhance property aesthetics.

​Loading Dock

Loading docks are the arrival and departure points for shipments areas. And they are designed for function and durability. Also, to ensure the security and safety of their users and occupants of the adjacent spaces.
Any loading dock should be:

• Accessible with a ramp extending to the truck parking area
• Separate from public entrances, warehouse, and other light industrial zones
• Convenient to freight elevators and accommodate the transport of heavy and large items
• Accommodative of varying sizes and types of vehicles
• Well lit
• Protected with dock bumpers and edge guards
• Equipped with overhead coiling doors, noise exposure mitigation mechanisms, and HVAC
• Floored with resilient flooring materials that are slip-resistant
• Well-drained
• Shaded to provide adequate cover against weather elements
• Inclusive of a staging area and a dock manager booth
• Located in that service vehicles are not parked under or driven into the building.
• Provided with means to prevent entrant of fumes, outside exhaust, and debris into the

Masonry Wall

Masonry walls are of different types.
Veneer walls provide cladding and only bear horizontal loads (wind and earthquake,) which are then, transferred to a structural backup.
Structural walls, on their end, can be cladding but are majorly load-bearing systems.
Regardless, any masonry wall should be installed and maintained properly to provide optimal thermal performance, fire safety, and acoustics.
When properly installed, masonry walls require little maintenance - the likes of the replacement of sealants in the perimeter of windows, doors, and other openings as well as in expansion joints.

Demising Wall

Brick and Block Repair

Ideally, demising walls (otherwise known as separation walls) should be sealed at connection points, insulated against fires, and equipped with noise abatement measures.
Their construction should ensure privacy and reduce issues between adjacent occupants.

​Cracked mortar and the consequent water infiltration accounts for most damages in masonry constructions.
The downside is these damages develop slowly and are undetectable.
Therefore, employ professional masons to do regular inspections and repairs of your masonry

Remedial Work

Stone Patios Walkway

Defects outside the construction contract are bound to happen during construction. And they can or cannot be noticed through reasonable inspection.
Defects are due to design deficiencies, specification problems, material deficiencies, and labor deficiencies.
Regardless of the cause, whenever defects are apparent, remedial work should be carried out to correct them.

Ideally, walkways should be durable and sustainable as in stone patio walkways – whose performance is enhanced only by the lighting posts. Together, they contribute to the nighttime ambiance of your outdoors.
The good news is, you do not have to be knowledgeable in all the above for XXXX got you covered.
We have decades of certified experience and untamed expertise to ensure quality, durability, and aesthetics in all our masonry projects.
So are you interested in turning that backyard into a comfortable living space? Contact us for a free consultation?

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