A new looking wall by Integrity Masonry
Integrity Masonry specializes in the design and installation of interior masonry accent walls and fireplaces.
Founded in 2008 and based in Ottawa, Integrity Masonry offers professional bricklaying and stone masonry services to homeowners in the Ottawa Valley region. Company founder and owner Nick Ford earned his Red Seal Certificate of Qualification after completing his apprenticeship training at the Ontario Masonry Training Centre.
Nick said that winter is the ideal time to construct or upgrade interior accent walls. “In the winter months, many people are looking to replace drywall or outdated tile around their fireplace with a modern looking stone.”
For his interior installations, Nick uses stone veneer products from Realstone Systems (realstonesystems.com). “This is a popular, modern, clean, contemporary line of stone veneer,” said Nick. Realstone Systems combine the timeless beauty and durability of real stone with the ease of installation of thin stone veneers.
While some clients are concerned about the potential weight of the stone and whether the floor of their home will be able to support the weight, Nick said this is not a problem.“The design advantage of stone veneer is that it is rated to be carried by the wall’s studs. There is zero weight on floor; all the weight is held by the studs.”
Nick finds that many of his clients have been in a new home for a year or two and skipped a stone upgrade when they originally bought their home.
“Our service is much cheaper than getting a similar project done in a new home. The cost of having this type of upgrade done with a new home builder is massive. What they will charge $10,000 for, we can do in a day for $2,000 to $3,000.To have this done after the fact is not expensive at all.”
On Nov. 28, Integrity Masonry was proud to accept the coveted Better Business Bureau Ottawa Torch Award for Marketplace Trust in the “Home Improvements” category.
For more information on Integrity Masonry, view www.integritymasonry.ca.