Toronto, ON

Knox Presbyterian Church - Foundation / Masonry Restoration

Over recent years, DJM completed the rubble foundation masonry restoration including helical ties, cellular foam grouting, parging and waterproofing as well as above-grade repointing, stone replacement, stitching, and repair mortars to 75% of the Church perimeter. Also completed was the 2000 sq ft renovation of the Winchester Room which new wainscoting, plaster restoration and wood door restoration.

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Our Lady of Grace Church - Foundation Restoration

DJM was brought into this project when it was discovered that the entire rectory rubble foundation required extensive masonry restoration. Helical ties were used to tie the wythes together in order to withstand the hydrostatic pressure of the foundation grouting. All deep voids were backpointed and repointed, and some rubble areas were completely rebuilt.

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St. James Anglican Cathedral - Masonry Restoration, Wood Window Restoration

D.J. McRae provided construction services for St. James Anglican Cathedral for over 20 years under numerous Deans. We have completed additional work at other buildings they control including the crematorium and St James the Less Chapel. The Cathedral is a landmark building both for the Anglican Church and the City of Toronto. Change Bells: As a 200th Anniversary celebration, the Cathedral undertook this project and contracted D.J. McRae to be responsible for the installation of the bells within the tower. There were a total of 12 change-ringing bells, which were shipped over from Great Britain. 10 bells were originally cast in 1828 and came from St. James Bermondsey (London suburb) and two other bells were cast by Britain’s Whitechapel Foundry (who originally made the other 10 bells). Masonry: Pinnacle replacement, stone carving, stone brick replacement, pointing. Roofing: Slate, copper roofing and flat roofing. Painting: Interior painting various locations. Demolition: Interior selective demolition including basement, church offices. Complete interior restoration of St. James the Less included Joss cleaning of interior brick work, waterproofing, concrete, painting and wood work. * D.J. McRae received the Award of Merit from the Toronto Historical Board, and the Toronto Construction Association award for Project Restoration of the Year for the restoration of St. James the Less.

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William Bailey House - Wood Window Restoration, Replica Heritage Windows & Replica Siding, Masonry Restoration

Located in the Village of Maple Heritage Conservation District, DJM performed an extensive amount of wood restoration on the wood doors, windows (incl sash weights, pulley, cords, etc), siding, soffits, and fascia as well as the necessary replica replacements. Masonry restoration of the rubble foundations and chimneys was also completed. In order for all this work to take place, shoring using 6×6″ cribbing and supportive LVLs was temporarily installed for the replacement of the sill beams and structural framing repairs. This heritage house was built in 1890.

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Toronto, Ontario
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