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About Windowsill Work

Repairing, replacing and restoring window sills, lintels and copings is a major part of our core business. Window sills play an important role in protecting your home because they shed water away from the window and toward the ground. As a result, properly constructed and sealed sills help prevent water from running down the wall and damaging the surrounding brickwork.

Because window sills are exposed to significant amounts of water, they need to be constructed with the right materials and as few joints as possible. Over time, damaged or improperly installed sills can allow moisture to penetrate the masonry, leading to deterioration around the window and potentially more extensive repairs.

Window Sill Materials

We work with several materials when repairing or replacing window sills. Arriscraft sills are impermeable, man-made stone slabs with a pre-cut drip edge. They are available in various thicknesses, making them suitable for a wide range of window sizes.

Indiana limestone is another popular and exceptionally durable option. In fact, pieces can be supplied in lengths of up to 10 feet, allowing a single piece to create a sill on many windows. We also install custom-formed silica concrete window sills, along with other finishes designed to match the original sills on your home.

Arches and Lintels

Arches and lintels provide structural support above windows, doorways and other openings. However, they can crack, shift or deteriorate over time, potentially affecting the masonry above.

For this reason, repairing or replacing an arch or lintel requires specialized masonry skills. We install metal angle iron to properly support the opening and offer several material options, including brick, stone and Arriscraft.

Our services include:

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Window sill replacement and repair

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Arch repair and restoration

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Lintel replacement and re-laying

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Michael Poole
1 year ago
The bricks under our bay window were losing their veneer, and were actually crumbling. Who knew that the base bricks were so soft and prone to disintegrating (22 years). Stonehenge Masonry to the rescue. In 2 days Tim and Ryan transformed this mess into a thing of beauty. They were VERY professional and a credit to their profession. Highly recommended (and the cost was very reasonable).
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Sylvie Paquette
1 year ago
I had a great experience with Stonhenge Masonry. Their work was outstanding and their price was reasaonnable. Dan, the owner, really impressed me. He gave me creative options to renovate my porch and meet my needs within my budget. He and Dereck did a really good job. The porch was in dire need if repair and now looks great! Kirsha, the office manager, represents the company so well. She is efficient, attentive, customer oriented and great to deal with. No wonder this company currently get a 4.9 average. I gave them a well deserved 5 which is rare for anyone.
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Brian Kissner
2 years ago
It’s hard to get anyone to show up for a small job. Start to finish, Stonehenge treated me like the most important client they had. The best service and workmanship I’ve seen in a long time. I would strongly recommend them without hesitation.
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Sami Khoury
2 years ago
one of the best trade experience in a long time... responsive, professional, excellent communications, no surprises, work completed when ans as promised . overall a very positive experience and highly recommended company .
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Mike McCluskie
2 years ago
Just had my old brick windowsills replaced by Stonehenge Masonry. Really excellent high quality work completed on time and at a very reasonable price. Tim and his team were courteous, highly professional and work and clean up of highest standard with minimal disruption. Would definitely recommend this family run local business.

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About Us

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Stonehenge Masonry, locally owned and operated since 2006, is one of the premier masonry companies in Ottawa. We specialize in the repair and restoration of virtually any type of brick and stonework. We excel at Natural Stone, Brickwork and Repointing, Chimneys, Foundations, Patios, and Stairs. No job is too small!

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Warranties - Relax up to 25 Years

Stonehenge Masonry already had some of the best warranties in the industry, and we have just made them even better! We now offer guarantees of up to 25 years that will ensure peace of mind for years. Guarantees are only as good as the company that provides them, and we fully back up our word, and our work. Learn more about all of our warranties.

Expert Opinion

Will My Wall Fall Down?

I get asked this question frequently and it’s a good question. One of the worst things that can happen is a catastrophic collapse of a masonry wall or foundation. Determining the structural integrity of wall is a complex process, but there are 2 typical problems and solutions. Cascading Failures On older brick walls (before 1950’s)…
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The Evolution Of Masonry

Masonry is arguable the oldest profession in the world, and the philosophy behind it has remained unchanged for thousands of years. Until now….. In the traditional school of masonry the principle is that masonry units are porous. They have holes and this is important. Masonry walls were not designed to be watertight, but actually had…
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Why Bricks Break!

 37,479 people have watched this video! Expert mason Dan Bloom explains why bricks break and crack. There are 4 Major causes. Water, Salt, Movement, and Grade Level.
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Work or Water? Mixing Mortar 101

3,672 people have read this article! More work or More Water ? Mixing mortar is something that every do-it-yourselfer does at some point — and very few get right the first time. I hear lots of complaints that the bag doesn’t have instructions on how much water to use; the result is usually sloppy, wet,…
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Why Do Bricks Have Holes?

13,631 People have read this article! We get asked this question all the time. Bricks have core holes or recesses (called “frogs”) for several reasons. The most important is a principle called “keying in.”  When bricks are laid in a bed of mortar, the mortar squeezes into the holes which, when dried, locks the bricks…
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Lime VS Portland Cement? Which Is Better?

70,314 people have read this article! Check out my video or read the article below! There are only two kinds of cement used in masonry, Lime and Portland. Cement is like flour, the essential ingredient in baking that can be used to make bread, muffins, etc. Similarly, cement is the essential ingredient for brick mortar,…
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