The Problem
What the owner could see and what condition the masonry was actually in.
DinoMac Masonry Field Case Studies
Real masonry problems, repair decisions and field results.
The Knowledge Centre explains how masonry problems work. These case studies show how those principles are applied on actual DinoMac projects in Prince Edward Island.
Each case study documents the existing condition, the repair strategy, important material decisions and the work completed. The goal is to show why the repair was chosen, not just what the finished masonry looked like.
Field evidence complements technical guidance.
Project Portfolio
Featured Case Study
Heritage masonry restoration at Dalvay by the Sea.
At this National Historic Site and Classified Federal Heritage Building, sandstone erosion, mortar compatibility, water management, stone sills and heavily used fireplaces all formed part of the same restoration program.
Dalvay by the Sea • PEI
Compatible mortar, sandstone repair and water-management corrections.
DinoMac carried out substantial work to the property's historic sandstone masonry, carefully removing hard previous mortar by hand, developing multiple mortar mock-ups, using PEI sand to help match the pink tone of the existing lime mortar, correcting downspout discharge, repairing stone sills and restoring the two main fireplaces.
✓Historic sandstone repointing
✓Mortar colour mock-ups and local aggregate
✓Window sill and drainage corrections
✓Firebox repairs, cleaning and smoke-chamber relining
What Future Case Studies Will Show
Not just before-and-after photos.
The case-study library is being built around real repair decisions and field conditions.
The Repair Strategy
Why repointing, rebuilding, reinforcement, drainage or another approach was selected.
The Field Work
Materials, access, preparation, hidden conditions and the result once the repair was completed.
Have a Similar Masonry Problem?
Start with photos and a short description.
Wide views and close-ups make it easier to understand the building, the damaged area and the likely next step.