JGC Contracting

05/29/2026

🪨⚒️Natural stone veneer allows you to achieve the look of full-bed stone without the added weight or structural limitations. It’s an excellent option for exterior fireplaces, feature walls, chimneys entrances, columns, and areas where traditional full-bed stone may not be practical. With the right installation methods and proper masonry backing, veneer stone can be securely applied while still delivering the rich appearance and durability of real stone. 🧱In summary if there is siding there should be masonry.

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📞(905) 324-8606
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05/28/2026

Signs your Chimney/ Masonry Needs Attention
🧱Spalling Bricks: Bricks that are flaking or crumbling. Often due to moisture expansion.
🧱Efflorescence: white powdery staining on the exterior, this can indicate water is moving through the masonry.
🧱Interior water damage: your chimney might look to be intact although the capp might need to be replaced.
🧱Falling debris
🧱Draft coming inside: Could be a result of cracked masonry allowing airflow in resulting in fire hazard and higher utility costs
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05/26/2026

05/25/2026

Need a Mason? 👀👀👀

05/18/2026

Happy Victoria Day

05/15/2026

🪨🪨It’s in the details.🪨🪨

Smooth-cut limestone surrounds give this portico a timeless look, but the craftsmanship behind it is what truly brings it to life. From the precision of the joints to the structure of the arches, every piece has a purpose.

For custom masonry and specialty stonework, contact JGC Niagara’s masonry contractors

📞(905) 324-8606
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05/13/2026

Transform your curb appeal with this stunning front entryway finished in Permacon Lafitt Newport Grey — a clean, modern look built to last. The right stonework doesn’t just change the appearance of your home, it completely elevates the entrance and first impression.

05/07/2026

Thinking about siding, stucco, or EIFS? Read this first.

When it comes to your home or building, not all exteriors are created equal.

Brick. Block. Stone.
This isn’t just about looks—it’s about long-term performance.

🧱 Built to last 50–100+ years
🧱Handles harsh Ontario weather (freeze/thaw, wind, rain)
🧱Fire-resistant & non-combustible
🧱Low maintenance—no constant repairs or repainting
🧱Adds real structural strength
🧱Better energy efficiency with natural thermal mass
🧱Won’t rot, warp, or get chewed up by pests
🧱Appearance that actually increases property value

Now compare that to siding or synthetic systems:
Cracking. Fading. Moisture issues. Replacements every couple decades.

Masonry isn’t the cheap option—it’s the smart one.

If you’re building, upgrading, or repairing, do it once—do it right.

📞 Call JGC “Niagara’s Masonry Contractors”
📩 Message us today for your free, no-obligation estimate

05/05/2026

A masonry corbel on a firewall isn’t just decorative 🧱🧱🧱 it serves a real structural purpose. A corbel is a projection of masonry units that steps outward from the face of a wall, creating a ledge capable of supporting weight above or beyond the wall plane.

If you’re planning a project that calls for detailed or specialty masonry, getting it done right matters.