Current Projects:

Totally impressed by the work @copperworkscanada is doing on Ossington Ave. This corner block will be changed forever in a good way. Can't wait to finish and take down the scaffold next week. Thanks Lee and his team! . . #leadcoatedcopper (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrSSjJpHxZ0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3xg0rbtw6gbi

Roger V working with silicone to make a good impression of the frieze detail in the Mansion. Plaster work is getting wrapped up now by our skilled team. Thanks guys (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqhroHmldIp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=czmmc1ph9sav

Went to the Evergreen Brickwork today for a kiln visit. What a great site and adaptive reuse. (at Evergreen Brick Works) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp2cKVLHvaj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wdqfq4m976se

From 1881 to 2018 - Lead Coated Copper rocks! @copperworkscanada - Lee and his talented team are about to reveal their work on the pilaster brackets, cornice and pediment sign. (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpsLAKwlt1F/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tzjq935lnqx0

Some added features to a barrel vaulted chimney cap. 2lb lead sheet is folded with a single seam and fastened to the top of the chimney where freeze thaw will penetrate. Helical ties were also used to tie the outer walls of the arches to help secure the walls. . . #longtermdurabilitytest (at York, Toronto) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpVFI29HEMl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1plonh81eicww

Sunroom completed. Slate, copper, wood restoration, stained glass repairs, stone restoration and traditional English tuckpointing. A lot for an exterior sunroom. . . @eraarch (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bow29p7AY3d/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1coekiot7ikc8

Some great shots from John the homeowner. Steve is working on the chimney, Joseph on the clay tiles and Jeremy repointing the purple sandstone. Awesome work guys - can wait to reveal this one. (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/Boh7-srgc9w/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o5vejuhptpo7

@ezra_g_stone laying up the clay tiles we reproduced from moulds. (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoZw9QFFWal/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=y87z5d2cpvsy

The many faces of the Levack Block on Ossington Ave. The restored facelift is coming soon. (at 88 Ossington (formerly OMAW)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoWgb5jFAUQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=q9hvekbnxhab

So Pleased with the way 28 Howard has turned out. Especially next to the (ugly) new build next door. It just shows how valuable these old houses are and how important it is to save them. . . #preservationmatters (at Tinuno) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnuSUXGFL61/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=afi94wpgavo0

Masonry Cleaning and wood and steel beam prep for paint. Too often is cleaning over looked as an easy or quick way to brighten up a facade. In the wrong hands it's easy to over clean and remove too much patina or worse the colour out of the brick or stone. Hot steam is used to peal away t 4 layers of paint with no chemicals. We are rebuilding a parapet as well. #restorationdoneright (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnnzyrHA37g/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nr87z22w7bit

Decorative wood carving missing on multiple locations on the Ossington project. With the mold method we can recreate the exact replica. This will be set aside for curing and then inset back into the corbels. #oldmeets @jordan___francis @burnthatsucker @ezra_g_stone thanks for your fine work (at High Park North) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnJRa1ogYZ3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cm7e4h3er5an

Our clay tiles are coming out nicely. The colour .arches the cleaned version of the original. We are even able to almost have the holes pre-drilled. Thanks to winterstone for producing an exterior casing mix that can withstand the outdoor elements. Winterstone was developed by a Canadian engineer who is also a sculpter. He need an excellent casting mix and was frustrated... he made is own. It is that good. More casting to come. (at High Park North) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnHbJEEAcoT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gi0k04moexd5

Clay Roof Tiles (cont). The mold was flipped and separated from the form. 1 tile was lost due a soft mix or not enough activator. The edges were trimmed and then ready for the mix. A 7-10+- ratio of mineral dye to mix. The consistency is just enough water where there is a balance between min workability and dryness to prevent shrinkage during set. See www.winterstone.com for more info. Great product. (To be cont.) (at High Park North)

Sooooo excited!! It's now official, we have been awarded the contract to restore the South side of Mercer Street in Toronto! We will be partnering up with @madisonhomes @tuckerhirise and @eraarch to complete the heritage conservation of the 3 buildings that will form the base for the beautiful twin towers. Thank you to our team and @danlewisuk @noahmcgillivray looking forward to this! (at TIFF)

Big thanks to @watsonsengraving for making these great banners to hang from scaffold sheathing. They are great to deal with and can handle more than engraving. (at Toronto, Ontario)

Traditional English Tuckpointing. Our interest in bringing this craft back to life has created some beautiful work. @tuckpointer and I managed to get 6 guys proficent enough to pull this off in terms of historic accuracy. It takes a team of dedicated guys to tuckpoint a facade or mansion. Working together and executing a plan gets us there. .. . "Be willing to step outside your comfort zone once in a while; take the risks in life that seem worth taking. The ride might not be as predictable if you'd just planted your feet and stayed put, but it will be a heck of a lot more interesting." Edward Whitacre, Jr. . . Thank you to @eraarch and @danlewisuk for for the trust. @tuckpointer for is amazing guidance and @_petersmith_ over at skycon for bringing in the lime. (at Toronto, Ontario)