Preventive Maintenance

Preventive maintenance is your masonry's insurance policy, investing small amounts regularly to avoid massive repair bills when neglected problems cascade into structural failures. For Ontario masonry, this means annual inspections checking for winter damage, cleaning gutters preventing overflow damage, repointing deteriorated joints before water infiltration, and sealing cracks while they're still minor. The 1-10-100 rule applies: $1 spent on prevention saves $10 in minor repairs and $100 in major restoration. Simple tasks like keeping weep holes clear, maintaining caulking, and ensuring proper drainage prevent most serious masonry problems. Seasonal maintenance schedules address spring freeze-thaw damage, summer growth removal, fall pre-winter preparation, and winter emergency monitoring. Fix My Brick offers maintenance programs providing regular inspections, minor repairs, and detailed documentation for property management. Preventive maintenance extends masonry life by decades while maintaining property appearance and value—the most cost-effective investment in building preservation.