In order to create a second bathroom for this family in the basement, the plumbing had to be accessed underneath the concrete floor. A little house-shaking jackhammer action did just the trick!
To solve the problem of a steep staircase to the basement, we installed a new set of stairs that are much easier to navigate. Adding just one extra stair allowed us to make the rise for each step 7 5/8 inches, which is a much safer height than the previous rise of 8 ½ inches.
Starting a full basement renovation in March in Edmonton, Alberta means snow and cold (it hit -40 degrees Celsius last week!) So to address the issue of moisture entering the basement through the concrete walls, we had to work from the inside first and leave the exterior drainage upgrades for later in the spring.
We were contacted in January to travel to Edmonton and renovate an unfinished basement in a house built in the 1950’s. This family of three is expanding with a planned pregnancy this year, and they need more room in their living space.
A timber frame raising is a spectacular event, as each timber that has been meticulously chosen, milled, planed, and notched is fitted into its precise location. Once the timbers have each been cut and notched in the shop, a house…