Tag Archives: Masonry

Do raked joints affect the fire resistance of concrete masonry?

December 20, 2018 nithya_caleb

Raked joints are commonly used in masonry walls for esthetic purposes. A widespread opinion is they reduce the fire resistance of concrete masonry. However, full-scale experimental tests and numerical studies have now found the fire resistance of walls does not greatly depend on the thickness of the mortar.

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White on white: Québec city hall’s play with colour

December 17, 2018 sadia_badhon

Earlier this month, construction was completed on Rigaud City Hall, a new civic administration facility for a small Québec community. Designed by Affleck de la Riva Architects, the urban redevelopment project proposes the reorganization of a section of the historic village centre and the city hall building.

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Abandoned Montréal studio restored as vet clinic

November 27, 2018 sadia_badhon

In the Mile End neighbourhood of Montréal, a storefront space and basement was transformed by Thomas Balaban Architect’s (TBA) into a 345-m2 (3714-sf) mixed-use building. The structure is now home to the Pierrefonds Animal Hospital (HVdP), a Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) emergency clinic, and four residential units in and on top of a small, abandoned photo studio.

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Québec armoury restoration combines modern and heritage architecture

November 6, 2018 nithya_caleb

The Voltigeurs de Québec Armoury has reopened a decade after a fire caused extensive damage to the building. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) engaged a consortium comprising Architecture49, DFS Architecture and Design, and St-Gelais Montminy + Associés / Architectes (STGM) to design and execute the reconstruction work.

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Clock tower restoration covered in free e-book

September 25, 2018 Cindy Macdonald

Read the full story of this restoration in the latest addition to Construction Canada’s series of sponsored e-books, Building with Masonry.

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How to meet energy code requirements covered in masonry e-book

September 19, 2018 Cindy Macdonald

An article exploring techniques to meet the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) requirements using the trade-off compliance path is included in the latest addition to Construction Canada’s series of sponsored e-books.

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E-book covers drainage and ventilation for adhered masonry walls

September 12, 2018 Cindy Macdonald

The latest addition to Construction Canada’s series of sponsored e-books, Building with Masonry provides a detailed look at the technical aspects of designing masonry wall assemblies and restoration of deteriorated masonry buildings.

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Download our free Building with Masonry e-book

September 4, 2018 Cindy Macdonald

Construction Canada’s series of sponsored e-books continues with a detailed look at the technical aspects of designing masonry wall assemblies and restoration of deteriorated masonry buildings.

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Restoration of a heritage brick clock tower

July 12, 2018 nithya_caleb

During the restoration of a clock tower in Huntsville, Ont., the contractor uncovered significant deterioration within the multi-wythe clay brick exterior walls. The project was expanded to include: demolition of the deteriorated brick walls, reconstruction of the tower walls one corner at a time, replacement of the steel roof, and recladding of the tower exterior walls.

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Heritage Ottawa slams latest design for landmark hotel

June 5, 2018 nithya_caleb

Heritage Ottawa has slammed the latest designs for a new seven-storey addition at the rear of the Château Laurier hotel in downtown Ottawa. The preservation group is “gravely concerned the City of Ottawa may be on track to approve what would be the most disgraceful act of heritage vandalism of our generation.”

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