The Centre Jeunesse de Montréal helps troubled youth. The building located at 8147 Sherbrooke East was built in 1932 and was occupied by the San Antonio Institute when they moved there over 70 years ago. The original institution was founded by the Brothers of Charity and their buildings on the Rue Montigny (now de Maisonneuve Blvd) dated in 1868.
Work done
Complex Scaffold approved by an engineer in order to avoid damaging the roof
Dismantling of pillars and wall facings at the height of the parapet
Installation of an air barrier by applying liquid on all wall surfaces affected by the work and the installation of membrane flashings
Replacement of lintels with galvanized lintels
Restoration of architectural stone with stainless steel rods, epoxy and mortar formulated for the restoration and reconstruction of hewn stone
Pointing with lime mortar
Installation of Helifix stainless steel anchors
Replace all the broken bricks with matching bricks
Replacement of wooden frames pilasters with treated wood and new painted steel caps
Redo the caulking around windows
Cleaning masonry with a special soap
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COLUMNS RESTORATION
The architecture of the 6000 Fielding Avenue in Montreal is outstanding. The development of building materials within this building demonstrates the commitment to enhance a lasting quality at the time. First occupied by the "Protestant School Board of Greater Montreal," this piece of art of the Borough of Côte-des-Neiges – Notre- Dame-de -Grâce was built in 1961. It was in 1998 that the building became the administrative center of the English-Montreal School Board.
Work done
Installation of a specialized type of construction scaffolding
Dismantling, numbering and reinstalling 56 architectural stones, each weighing 1800 lbs
Repair and reconstruction of 14 architectural stones with bronze rod, epoxy and mortar specially designed for the restoration
Reconstruction of calcareous hewn stones
Dismantling, moving and reconstruction of a dozen granite slabs weighing more than 1000 lbs
Injection by gravity of a natural hydraulic lime grout (St- Astier) to fill the air spaces between the stones and the steel column
Pointing stones on the other columns
Cleaning with specialized soap for limestone
Caulking for granite slabs
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MASONRY WALL REPAIRS
The building of this construction site began in 1931 and ended in 1932. The hospital was founded by the Ordre des Hospitalier de Saint-Jean-de-Dieu and then specialized for the treatment of long disease duration. A medical school was established there in 1936; it provided courses into the 70’s. The building located at 555 boulevard Gouin Ouest in Montreal is now occupied by the Accommodation Centre Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci.
Work done
Pointing several sections with lime mortar
Replacement of all broken bricks with matching bricks
Replaced old with custom made Indiana stone sills
Dismantling and reconstruction of brick walls with new stainless steel anchors
Installation of Helifix stainless steel anchors on several sections of the building
Redo the caulking around windows
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MASONRY REPOINTING AND WINDOW REPLACEMENTS
The Sacré-Coeur Elementary School (Kindergarten to Grade 3) of the Vallée-des-Tisserands School Board is located at 9, Ronaldo-Bélanger, Sainte-Martine. The construction of this building dates from 1940 and has a capacity of 302 students. Its architecture is classic and reflects the history of the construction of "little schools" in Quebec.
Work done
Deep pointing of all masonry joints with lime mortar
Replacement of all broken bricks with matching bricks
Replacement of all steel lintels with galvanized lintels
Dismantling bricks and rebuilding sections with new anchors
Installation of Helifix stainless steel anchors
Cleaning of all oxidation stains on the brickwork with specialized soap
Replacement of all windows
Insulation work and installing new membranes
Caulking of all windows
Painting of all classes
Epoxy injection in the cracks of the concrete foundation
Rehabilitation of earth, grass and asphalt
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MASONRY FOUNDATION REPAIRS
Since the beginning of the British rule, an English-speaking community was established in the Upper Town of Terrebonne. Beginning of September 1840, arrives its first Anglican church; the “St. Michael’s Church”. Located at 1011 rue Saint- Louis in Terrebonne, the church was built in 1895 and is currently occupied by an important architectural firm.
Work Done
Deep pointing with lime mortar
Dismantling and reinstallingt bricks with new stainless steel anchors
Dismantling of columns to remove deterioration on wood bracings
Installation of armed concrete blocks in the columns and reinstalling the same cleaned bricks
Installation of Helifix anchors at strategic locations to solidify
Deep pointing of a stone foundation area with the appropriate mortar
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MASONRY REPAIRS
The architecture of the 6000 Fielding Avenue in Montreal is outstanding. The development of building materials within this building demonstrates the commitment to enhance a lasting quality at the time. First occupied by the "Protestant School Board of Greater Montreal," this piece of art of the Borough of Côte-des-Neiges – Notre- Dame-de -Grâce was built in 1961. It was in 1998 that the building became the administrative center of the English-Montreal School Board.
Work done
Dismantling, numbering and reinstalling parapet architectural stones
Dismantling bricks
Installation of liquid air barrier and new stainless steel anchors
Reinstalling new bricks
Caulking
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CONCRETE BLOCK STRUCTURE AND DECORATIVE SELF-ADHERED STONES
The Maison Des Jeunes de Valleyfield is located at 42 Anderson Street in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. The all-new Skate Plaza Valleyfield is located in the heart of downtown in the Bellerive Park right next to the new Maison Des Jeunes and was inaugurated Wednesday, May 6, 2015. This building is modern and is meant to be a gathering place for youth 12 to 17 years.
Work done
Supply and installation of partitions in blocks of reinforced concrete
Supply and installation of decorative seld-adhered stones
