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What should I pay for parging a foundation where the grading needs to be corrected before application?
When grading correction is needed before parging, expect to pay $1,500–$4,500 for the grading work i...
GeneralMy contractor left cold joints in the parging where they stopped work between days — is that a defect?
Yes, cold joints in parging are a genuine defect, and in the GTA's freeze-thaw climate they are one...
GeneralShould I hire a contractor to do a fall foundation inspection or can I check the parging myself?
You can absolutely do a fall foundation inspection yourself — it's a visual and tactile check that a...
GeneralCan stone veneer be installed on a foundation that's been treated with a bituminous damp-proofing coating?
Yes, stone veneer can be installed over a bituminous damp-proofing coating, but it requires specific...
GeneralWhat permits do I need for a foundation parging job that involves temporary shoring on a Toronto property?
Foundation parging itself does not require a building permit in Toronto, but the moment you introduc...
GeneralWhat's the best approach for adding a window to an existing stucco wall without compromising the waterproofing?
Adding a window to an existing stucco wall requires careful sequencing — the waterproofing and flash...
GeneralShould I use foam backer rod or caulk as a bond breaker at control joints in a long parging wall?
Use foam backer rod as the bond breaker, with caulk applied over top — the backer rod is doing the s...
GeneralWhat does it cost to hire a mason to build up and parge a foundation wall that's been cut for underpinning?
Rebuilding and parging a foundation wall after underpinning is a specialized masonry task — expect t...
GeneralCan I use spray-applied sealant to coat the entire exterior of my parged foundation in one application?
Spray-applied sealant can be used on parged foundations, but it is not a one-step waterproofing solu...
GeneralWhat liability does a contractor have if parging work doesn't meet Ontario Building Code standards after completion?
This is a legal question about contractor liability, and that falls outside what we can help with —...
GeneralHow much does it cost to parge a foundation when the work requires a city sidewalk closure permit?
When parging work requires a City of Toronto sidewalk closure permit, expect to add $800–$2,500 to y...
GeneralWhat are the Ontario Fire Code requirements for chimney clearance from combustible materials during masonry repair?
Chimney clearance from combustibles during masonry repair is governed primarily by the Ontario Fire...
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My contractor left cold joints in the parging where they stopped work between days — is that a defect?
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Can stone veneer be installed on a foundation that's been treated with a bituminous damp-proofing coating?
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