Masonry Works Ontario
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Please join us on May 27th for the Risks & Opportunities As Businesses Begin The Transition Toward A Low Carbon Economy Webinar with Bob Willard. More information and registration details are available at http://ow.ly/4Exw50EHvr9

It's #funfactfriday. Did you know that #Masonry has been used for more than 6000 years in some of the world's most important monuments? #brick #block #stone

Today's #tbt feature is Charlottetown's City Hall. This Romanesque Revival style 19th century #brick and #stone building located in Prince Edward Island is an important architecture in the maritime province. Read more http://bit.ly/2x88muC #masonry #ourheritage

Wishing everyone a #HappyMonday and remember, "The road to success is always under construction." #Brick #Block #Stone

Issue 53 of our newsletter has now been published. Check out our "Masonry's Thermal Mass" feature and other publications at https://masonryworks.ca/newsletter/

For today's #tbt we feature Dundurn Castle in Hamilton, Ontario. Built in 1835 on York Boulevard, the 40 room castle is comprised of over 18,000 square feet and originally built for one of the first Premiers of United Canadas and his wife. http://ow.ly/Fsqk50CzRqA

TIMELESS: Did you know that ancient Egyptian mortars were made from burned gypsum and sand? #masonryfacts #funfactfriday #brick #block #stone

Built by red bricks with marble trim & semi-elliptical arches layered across the symmetrical façade decorated with quoins, the McMartin house in Perth, now the property of the Ontario Heritage Foundation, is a relatively rare example of the American Federal style in Upper Canada.

Have you seen the Heritage Transitions publication which explores how municipalities are ensuring that developments built up around existing heritage areas respects the look and feel of the community? This and other resources are available on our website @ https://masonryworks.ca/newsletter/

Happy Monday everyone and remember " The road to success is always under construction." - Lily Tomlin

LONG-TERM SAVINGS: Did you know that #masonry’s life cycle is unsurpassed by any other building material which means longevity of buildings and greater savings in the long run? #funfactfriday #brick #block #stone

We remember and acknowledge all the sacrifices that our Veterans made so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today. #LestWeForget

Yes, the date is now set for November 10th and this year we go virtual!

For today's #tbt feature we highlight the Haddo House. Built with #brick and #stone in 1908, this house is said to have been designed by the legendary Architect Frank Lloyd Wright, which is still standing today.

HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT: Did you know that The Great Pyramid of Giza is over 5,000 years old and uses 2,300,000 blocks of stone? #funfactfriday #masonry #brick #block #stone

Masonry provides a myriad of advantages over other building materials. Why would you choose anything but the best? #brick #block #stone

Did you know that #masonry is recognized by various government bodies as a contributor to green building initiatives? #funfactfriday

As the oldest museum in Britain & home to the world’s oldest visitor attraction, The Royal Armouries in the Tower of London was opened in 1592 to privileged visitors & then to the public in 1660 #heritage #tbt

Did you know that #masonry does not emit dangerous toxins during a fire, compared to other materials? It's #funfactfriday and that is a fact! #brick #block #stone

It's #throwbackthursday so today we explore The Ontario Legislative Building. An asymmetrical, 5-storey, Richardsonian Romanesque style #masonry building clad with ~10.5 million bricks and Ontario sandstone. https://ola.org/en/visit-learn #tbt #brick #block #stone

Did you know that sun-baked clay bricks were used on buildings over 6,000 years ago? It's #funfactfriday #masonry

Our Fall 2020 Newsletter which explores traditional masonry and its contributions in various markets has now been published. To download this or our previous newsletters please visit us at https://masonryworks.ca/newsletter/

Attention: *Association members, please remember to join us for the Masonry Works Fall Economic Update next Tuesday at 10:00 AM.

Just in time for #Fall, Issue 50 of our newsletter takes an interesting look at a rise in materials attempting to be masonry substitutes. The "Traditional Masonry - Is There A Substitute" publication will be coming soon.

Built in 1908, Central Presbyterian Church is located on the corner of Caroline and Charlton in Hamilton, Ontario. This historic #brick building was designed by architect John M. Lyle. http://ow.ly/FpAL50BkVD1 #tbt

Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan (from base to antenna), did you know that the Empire State Building is New York City’s most recognizable and celebrated attraction and comprising of 10 million #bricks? #funfactfriday

Built in 1850, The Rosemount Inn and Spa is a historically designated heritage building in the charming Old Stones district of Kingston. With Limestone done in brick-style, this site was honoured with a heritage conservation award in 2010. http://ow.ly/OmCp50BeY8G