Natural and manufactured stone veneer with full WRB, drainage plane and stainless tie detailing, plus structural retaining walls, pillars and outdoor fireplaces.
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Problem & Risk Analysis
The difference between a 50-year stone veneer and a 5-year liability is invisible from the curb — it is what is behind the stone. A correctly detailed veneer carries a weather-resistive barrier, a continuous drainage plane, weep openings at the base, and stainless-steel ties at the engineered spacing. A failed veneer carries none of those — and traps every drop of wind-driven rain against the sheathing until the wall rots out.
Fadom Construction installs natural stone veneer (limestone, granite, sandstone, fieldstone) and manufactured stone systems with the full detailed assembly required by CSA A371 and Ontario Building Code Part 9.20.6 — including stainless ties at 600 mm horizontal × 400 mm vertical, weeps at 800 mm o.c., and a clear drainage cavity behind the stone.
Beyond veneer, our general masonry scope includes structural retaining walls (segmental and natural-stone), entry and gate pillars, outdoor fireplaces, pizza ovens and BBQ surrounds — all detailed for the freeze-thaw and structural loading conditions specific to the GTA.
Technical Service Breakdown
Full assembly detail: WRB membrane, lath where required, drainage mat, stainless ties at engineered spacing, weeps at base, and stone bedded in Type S mortar. The drainage plane behind the stone is the single most important detail and the one most often missed.
Segmental block, natural-stone gravity walls, and entry pillars detailed with engineered footings below frost line (1.2 m in the GTA), drainage tile at the heel, and stainless reinforcement where engineered. Pillars carry concealed steel where load and height require.
Wood-burning outdoor fireplaces detailed to NFPA 211 clearances, fire-clay refractory firebox, listed flue, and an exterior stone enclosure. Pizza-oven and BBQ surrounds built around manufacturer inserts with correct combustibles clearance and stainless ties.
Materials & Specifications
| Category | Material / Specification | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Types | Limestone, granite, sandstone, Ontario fieldstone, cultured stone | Selected for freeze-thaw rating + aesthetic |
| Ties | Stainless 304 corrugated, screw-on adjustable, brick ties | 600 mm h × 400 mm v per CSA A370 |
| Mortar | Type S (1800 psi) bedding, Type N for soft stone | Per stone hardness + exposure |
| Drainage | WRB + 10 mm drainage mat + weeps at 800 mm o.c. | OBC 9.20.6 mandatory detail |
| Footings | Reinforced concrete below 1.2 m frost line, drainage tile at heel | Per OBC Part 9 for the GTA |
Code Compliance
All Fadom stonework conforms to CSA A371 (Masonry Construction), CSA A370 (Connectors for Masonry), and Ontario Building Code Part 9.20.6 — including mandatory drainage plane, weep openings, and stainless tie spacing for veneer assemblies. Structural elements (retaining walls, pillars, outdoor fireplaces) are detailed with footings carried below the GTA frost line of 1.2 m, and combustibles clearances for outdoor fireplaces are detailed per NFPA 211.
Service Area
Stonework & General Masonry installed across 10 cities across the Greater Toronto Area. Select your city for local pricing, lead times and recent installs.
Free on-site assessment, fixed-price quote, written workmanship warranty.
