Lot grading is a crucial step in any residential land development to shape and grade the surrounding landscape, so that surface runoff during any storm event can be directed away from the building and towards the City’s right-of-way. For all residential properties, the City of Edmonton has an approved drainage design that must be followed,...
Prior to the commencement of any basement renovations, a home owner should carefully consider the feasibility of the project based on spacing, floor grading, waterproofing, plumbing, electrical wiring and most importantly, the structural integrity of the building itself. Most unfinished basements will either have a stud wall or a combination of beams and columns that...
The building envelope of a structure is essentially a boundary that separates the inside environment from the outside. In other words, an effective building envelope will act as a protective barrier against penetration from water, wind, frost, noise and extreme temperatures, which makes it one of the most important aspects to the serviceability of a building. In...