by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Basement Renovations
Basement rough-in plumbing is the drain, waste, vent, and supply lines set into or under the concrete slab before finishing, and in Calgary it requires a plumbing permit and inspection whether or not your builder pre-plumbed the space. If your slab already has a...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Basement Renovations
Calgary homeowners can add a basement sauna in three main types — traditional Finnish with a heated stove, infrared with radiant panels, and steam rooms — each with different power, ventilation, and waterproofing needs. Infrared is the simplest to fit into an already...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Basement Renovations
In Calgary, the Alberta Building Code requires an egress window in every basement bedroom, with a minimum unobstructed opening of 0.35 square metres (about 3.8 square feet), no dimension less than 380 mm, and a window well that allows the window to open fully. Cutting...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Basement Renovations
Interior basement waterproofing in Calgary — interior weeping tile, a sump pump and vapour control — manages water that’s already getting in, while exterior waterproofing excavates to the foundation and seals it with a membrane to stop water at the source. The...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Basement Renovations
Basement underpinning in Calgary lowers your basement floor to gain ceiling height — often reaching a comfortable 8 to 9 feet — by extending the foundation deeper in carefully sequenced sections. It’s an engineered, permit-required structural project, so it...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Basement Renovations
A proper Calgary basement wine cellar needs three things done right: a dedicated cooling unit, full insulation with a vapour barrier, and stable humidity control to protect your collection. A finished basement is the ideal spot in most Calgary homes because it stays...
