Maçonnex acquires Montreal Brique et Pierre
PRESS RELEASE
Source :
Martin Vandry, President
Groupe Giroux Maçonnex inc.
(418) 622-8500
Québec, March 2nd 2023
MAÇONNEX ACQUIRES MONTREAL BRIQUE ET PIERRE
Hello everyone,
It is with great pride that I announce that the group of owners that owns Maçonnex has acquired Montreal Brique et Pierre.
Founded in 1965, they are leaders in the Montreal and surrounding market with five branches in addition to having an enviable reputation. For you, dear employees, business partners and customers of the company, there will be no change, as we will continue to operate under the same name. By expanding the family, we double our strength and increase our coverage of the Quebec province.
We are very excited for the future and to write this new chapter together.
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Martin Vandry, President
Stacking your firewood properly
The quality of firewood is not enough to optimize its efficiency. The place of storage and the way to store it also play an essential role. Here is how to do it in five points.
1- Ideally, we have the wood delivered in the spring or early summer, so that it has time to dry before the onset of the cold season.
2- The diameter of the logs must not exceed 150 millimeters (6 inches) for three reasons: faster drying, easier storage and better combustion efficiency.
3- The wood dries adequately if it is stack in the open air and in the sun. Placed in the north, it may remain wet for several years. Also, it should never be stored indoors, as there is no air circulation and fungi can form.
LITTLE ADVICE...
If you don't have time to stack up the lumber quickly after delivery, cover it with a tarp to protect it from the rain.
4- Once the location is defined, we create a base (with 2 x 4, for example) to insulate the logs from the ground and to avoid humidity. Then we stack them, being careful not to pack them too tight - so that the air circulates - and to balance the whole to make it strong enough. Once the wood is stacked, we cover only the top, not the sides, with a plastic tarp to prevent water from entering and seeping between each piece of wood.
5- In the fall, bring the wood needed for the winter closer to the entrance and eventually bring a small amount into the house. It's best to wait until the end of October, as the bugs will be less present and you will be less likely to bring them indoors.
Source: Magazine de l’Association des professionnels du chauffage (APC).
EPA certified, what does it mean?
You've probably heard that auxiliary heathers now need to be EPA certified. In fact, the term EPA is an abbreviation for the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
When a device carries this certification, it means that it meets the standard aimed at reducing polluting emissions into the air, reducing them by almost 90% compared to a conventional device. In addition to being an environmentally friendly choice, it will save you up to 30% on fuel.
In Quebec, in certain provinces of Canada and throughout the United States, all devices sold must be EPA certified. This is why we only offer you stoves and fireplaces which comply with this approval.
Come see us in store, it will be our pleasure to show you our wide range of EPA certified auxiliary heaters.
The Maçonnex Experts of the Boutique Foyer
Source: Valcourt
