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06/13/2026

**Most Bricklayers Skip This Step... Then Wonder Why Their Brickwork Looks Crooked**

One of the biggest mistakes in bricklaying happens before a single brick is laid.

In this video, I show you the exact process we use on a real brick addition project in Oshawa, Ontario. We start by cleaning the corner posts, laying out our marks properly, measuring for the window sill, calculating our courses, installing the angle iron, and finishing with a clean soldier course above the window.

These small details are what separate professional masonry work from amateur brickwork.

In this video you'll learn:
✅ How to clean and prepare corner posts for accurate layout
✅ How to measure for brick window sills
✅ How to mark brick courses correctly
✅ How to keep your brickwork straight and level
✅ How to install an angle iron over a window opening
✅ How to build a professional soldier course
✅ Real-world brick addition techniques used by professional masons

If you're a mason, contractor, apprentice, or homeowner interested in masonry and construction, this video will help you understand the process that goes into quality brickwork.

📍 Serving Oshawa, Durham Region, GTA, and surrounding areas.

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We specialize in:
• Bricklaying & Masonry
• Brick Additions
• Brick Repair & Tuckpointing
• Stone Veneer Installation
• Stucco & Parging
• Waterproofing
• Retaining Walls
• Concrete Work
• Basement Renovations
• Full Exterior Renovations

📞 Contact 1KB Construction
Website: [www.1KBConstruction.com](http://www.1KBConstruction.com)
Phone: 647-204-6318
Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

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06/01/2026

Bricklayers Are Going to Hate Me for Sharing These Secrets...

In this part of our brick addition series, I'm sharing professional masonry techniques that most contractors learn only after years of experience on the job site. From setting up corner leads and keeping walls perfectly plumb to installing weep vents and building a clean soldier course above a window, you'll see exactly how a professional bricklayer approaches the work.

This isn't a staged tutorial—it's real-world masonry on an actual brick addition project. Along the way, I'll share practical tips, common mistakes to avoid, and techniques that help create a stronger, cleaner, and more professional finish.

In this video you'll learn:
✔️ How to set and build corner leads
✔️ How to keep brickwork plumb and level
✔️ Proper bricklaying techniques
✔️ Installing weep vents correctly
✔️ Soldier course installation above windows
✔️ Professional masonry tips and tricks
✔️ Brick addition construction process
✔️ Real job site training and education

Whether you're a homeowner, DIYer, apprentice bricklayer, or experienced mason, these are techniques that can help improve your brickwork and understanding of professional masonry construction.

🔥 Follow the full Brick Addition Series to see this project come together from foundation to completion.

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If you have any brick, stone, masonry, waterproofing, stucco, chimney, parging, or renovation work, visit 1KBConstruction.com for a free consultation.

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05/30/2026

NEW TRANSFORMATION SERIES

Wgan  beautiful people of the internet 🌍 today we’re starting a brand new front elevation transformation project 🔥

This one is gonna be special. We’re completely changing the front face of this home and bringing this vision to life step-by-step. From demolition, structural support, angle iron installation, coping, stonework, and all the finishing details — I’m gonna walk you through the full process.

A lot of people don’t realize, sometimes there’s no foundation ledge for stone, so you have to come up with the right structural solution to make sure it’s done properly and built to last 💪🏽

Follow along and watch this transformation come to life 👀

Thinking of upgrading your home exterior? We design & build custom front elevations.

If you have any brick, stone, masonry, or exterior renovation work, reach out to 1KBConstruction.com for a free consultation.

05/29/2026

I still can’t believe a previous contractor left this corner looking like this 😳

Crooked, cracked, and completely out of line… but instead of just covering it up, we fixed it the RIGHT way 💪🏾

In today’s video, I walk you through step-by-step how we straighten a badly damaged parging corner using fiber mesh, adhesive mortar, proper prep, and multiple coats to make it stronger and help prevent future cracking.

🚨 Previous contractor left THIS corner crooked… so we fixed it the RIGHT way.

✅ Ground down and prepped the area
✅ Applied bonding agent for stronger adhesion
✅ Installed multiple layers of fiber mesh reinforcement
✅ Built up the corner with adhesive mortar
✅ Checked for plumb with a level
✅ Finished with a smooth professional finish

A lot of contractors rush jobs and patch over problems. At 1KB Construction, we believe in doing it properly because quality craftsmanship lasts longer.

Would YOU accept a corner left like this? 👀👇 Comment below.

📍Serving Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Bowmanville, Scarborough & the GTA

If your parging, foundation, brickwork, or exterior corners are cracked, crooked, or falling apart… get it fixed properly the first time.

📞 Need masonry, brickwork, or parging repair? Reach out to 1KBConstruction.com for a FREE consultation.

05/21/2026

FULL BASEMENT TRANSFORMATION BEGINS!

We’re here in Durham kicking off a major basement renovation and waterproofing project! 💪🏽 This basement had water damage, moisture issues, and lots of work ahead… but we’re taking you through the FULL transformation step by step.

From demolition 🛠️ to waterproofing 💧 to turning this into a fully livable basement space — you don’t want to miss this one.

Follow along and watch the transformation happen from start to finish. 👀

📍Serving Durham Region, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Scarborough & GTA

Need basement waterproofing, renovations, masonry, brickwork, or a full basement remodel?🌐 1KBConstruction.com📞 647-204-6318📩 [email protected]

💬 What’s the biggest basement problem you’ve ever seen? Comment below!

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05/20/2026

🧱 FULL HOUSE TUCKPOINTING IN DOWNTOWN TORONTO 🔥

What’s going on guys — today we’re starting a full house tuckpointing project in downtown Toronto.

Over time, mortar joints crack, deteriorate, and start letting water into the brick… and if you leave it too long, it can turn into a much bigger problem.

In this project, we’ll be cutting out all the old mortar, cleaning the joints properly, and bringing this brick back to life the right way.

This is just the beginning 👀 Stay tuned for the full process video coming next.

Would you try this yourself or hire a pro? Let me know below 👇

📍 Serving Toronto, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering & GTA
🧱 Brick • Tuckpointing • Masonry • Chimney Repair • Parging

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05/20/2026

🧱 FULL HOUSE TUCKPOINTING IN DOWNTOWN TORONTO 🔥

What’s going on guys — today we’re starting a full house tuckpointing project in downtown Toronto.

Over time, mortar joints crack, deteriorate, and start letting water into the brick… and if you leave it too long, it can turn into a much bigger problem.

In this project, we’ll be cutting out all the old mortar, cleaning the joints properly, and bringing this brick back to life the right way.

This is just the beginning 👀 Stay tuned for the full process video coming next.

Would you try this yourself or hire a pro? Let me know below 👇

📍 Serving Toronto, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering & GTA
🧱 Brick • Tuckpointing • Masonry • Chimney Repair • Parging

📞 647-204-6318
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05/18/2026

🚨 Water getting inside your chimney? Don’t ignore it.

This homeowner had water leaking down inside the chimney, and since the fireplace was no longer in use, the smartest option was to cap it off properly to stop future water damage. 💧

A lot of people want to rush jobs or cover up problems… but quality work starts with proper preparation. If the base isn’t right, the finish won’t last.

At 1KB Construction, we believe in doing it right the first time. No shortcuts. Just quality workmanship that lasts. 👊🏾

Need chimney repair, chimney cap installation, tuckpointing, parging, brick repair, or masonry work?

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Serving Toronto, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Scarborough, Markham, Vaughan & the GTA.

05/16/2026

🚨 Most contractors would patch the crack… we repair it the RIGHT way. 👀🔥

A long-lasting repair starts with proper prep, bonding agent, fiber mesh, and the right technique — because shortcuts lead to cracks coming back. In this video, we show the full process of repairing a cracked parging wall the proper way, from grinding and surface prep to bonding agent, fiber mesh reinforcement, adhesive mortar base coat, finish coat, and final sponge finish.

A lot of contractors patch cracks and move on… but proper preparation is what makes repairs last. That’s why we remove weak spots, reinforce the repair with fiber mesh, and use proper bonding techniques to help improve durability and help reduce future cracking.

If you’re dealing with foundation cracks, damaged parging, crumbling concrete, masonry repair, brick repair, tuckpointing, or exterior wall repairs, quality matters. At 1KB Construction, we focus on doing the job properly — not taking shortcuts. 💪🏾🏠

Need masonry, parging, or brick repair done the RIGHT way?
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05/10/2026

🧱 Closing up a vent in a brick wall — step-by-step from start to finish! A lot of people think this is a quick fix, but doing it properly takes the right process to make it blend in and last. Would you be able to tell where the vent used to be? 👀

Ever wonder how to properly close up a vent in a brick wall? In this video, I take you through the process step-by-step — from prep work to carefully laying the brick and blending everything in for a clean, professional finish.

At 1KB Construction, we take pride in quality workmanship and making repairs look like they were never there in the first place. Whether it’s brick repair, tuckpointing, chimney work, parging, stone installation, or full masonry restoration — we’ve got you covered.

📍Serving Toronto, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Scarborough, Bowmanville & surrounding GTA areas.

🌐 If you have any brick or masonry work that you want done, reach out to us at 1KBConstruction.com for a FREE consultation.

💬 Question: Would you be able to tell where the vent used to be after the repair? Comment below 👇