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Combining Driftwood & Stonework

I built several coves into the stonework to act as placeholders for planters and candles, etc., as the homeowner had several children and I

Restoring 17th-Century Architecture

It's not every day that I get the opportunity to work with 17th-Century Limestone imported from France. So when the homeowner presented

Exterior Stone Fireplace and Patio Walls

The renovation consisted of removing the existing decking and guard rails, which were replaced by rough-cut cedar and stone tiles. The stone

Repointing Brick & Stonework

Whether I am repointing brick or stone walls, an air chisel with a Spike bit makes quick work of recessing mortar joints, along with a 15.8-

The Ripple Effect Of Finding Our Passion

When we love what we do, it translates into our work. And you'd be surprised how much of a difference that can make in this world.

Creative Masonry Project Ideas

I used a mixture of fine and coarse sand with Portland cement at a 3:1 ratio. I also incorporated a splash of liquid bonding agent to each b

Creative Brickwork Ideas

I knew then that the only way I could apply the brick would be in an utterly non-formal way and that it had to coincide with the theme now p

Stone Retaining Walls, Stairways and Water-Features on Bear Mountain Resort, Victoria, BC

Lennox Masonry is currently in the process of constructing blast rock walls (locally quarried) with concrete caps, stone stairs, and several

Masonry & Stone Suppliers in Victoria, BC

Whether you are a DIY’er, designer, contractor, builder, artist, or a homeowner in search of ideas for your next renovation, we have compile

Becoming A Stone Mason in Victoria, BC

Stone Masonry is a trade which incorporates many other aspects of construction, such as carpentry, concrete forming/pouring/finishing, lands

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Featured Posts

Custom Made Chimney Pots

Combining Driftwood & Stonework

Dry-Stack Stonework, Victoria B.C.

Age-Old Techniques, New-Age Design: The Building Of A Giant Stone Fireplace

Restoring 17th-Century Architecture

Mixing Natural Hydraulic Lime Mortar

Exterior Stone Fireplace and Patio Walls

Repointing Brick & Stonework

The Ripple Effect Of Finding Our Passion

Creative Masonry Project Ideas

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Custom Made Chimney Pots

Combining Driftwood & Stonework

Dry-Stack Stonework, Victoria B.C.

Age-Old Techniques, New-Age Design: The Building Of A Giant Stone Fireplace

Restoring 17th-Century Architecture

Mixing Natural Hydraulic Lime Mortar

Exterior Stone Fireplace and Patio Walls

Repointing Brick & Stonework

The Ripple Effect Of Finding Our Passion

Creative Masonry Project Ideas

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Restoring 17th-Century Architecture

Mixing Natural Hydraulic Lime Mortar

Exterior Stone Fireplace and Patio Walls

Repointing Brick & Stonework

The Ripple Effect Of Finding Our Passion

Creative Masonry Project Ideas

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