Construction Catalogue

Add-Ons



This category houses all of the building blocks you would find added onto individual units of a multiplex.

Use the side navigation panel or click on any of the icons below to access the respective plan drawings, sizing guidelines, tips & tricks, and pricing suggestions!
 


Window Well

Interior Partitions

Basement Walkout

Deck






Basic Window Well


Basic window wells consist of a prefabricated galvanized steel retaining wall that provides structural reinforcing, holding back the soil around the window opening. 

What is included?

Accessories:
(1) Prefabricated Galvanized Steel Retaining Wall
(1) Operable Window

Wall Construction:
Exterior Insulation



3D view of a basic window well



Floor plan of a basic window well







Premium Window Well


Premium window wells consist of a cast-in-place concrete or prefab concrete retaining wall systems or a wood retaining wall that provides structural reinforcing, holding back the soil around the window opening. They provide steps from the base of the window well to the ground above to aid in fire evacuation. 

What is included?

Accessories:
(1) Concrete or Wood Retaining Wall
(1) Operable Window

Wall Construction:
Exterior Insulation




3D view of a premium window well


Floor plan of a premium window well







Interior Partitions


Walls that divide up rooms within your home are called Interior Partitions. The make-up of these partitions vary depending on the spaces they enclose. Scroll down to learn more about the types of walls and when to use them. 


Basic Partition Wall


The basic partition wall is a non-load-bearing 2x4 wood stud wall that is used throughout the house. They can be found in bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms and studies


Section detail of a basic partition wall



Plumbing Partition Wall


The plumbing partition wall is a non-load-bearing 2x6 wood stud wall that is used throughout the house. They can be found rooms that have plumbing chases - like bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms


Section detail of a plumbing partition wall


Wet Room Partition Wall


The plumbing partition wall is a non-load-bearing 2x4 wood stud wall that is used in bathrooms that have tile on the wall. 




Section detail of a wet room partition




Large Basement Walkout





A large basement walkout is the main entryway into a basement unit. It functions as a patio space that can be finished with pavers and patio furniture. A staircase located on the side of the walkout takes you from your front door to the ground level up above.

What’s included?

Large Basement Walkout Construction:
Excavation and installation of proper drainage infrastructure and frost protection
(2) Engineered concrete retaining walls
Gravel bed at base of window
Installation of new window and door
Sloped soil at angle of repose with light planting
Minor landscape repairs
Railings









Small Basement Walkout





A large basement walkout is the main entryway into a basement unit. It functions as a patio space that can be finished with pavers and patio furniture. A staircase located on the side of the walkout takes you from your front door to the ground level up above.

What’s included?

Small Basement Walkout Construction:
Excavation and installation of proper drainage infrastructure
(3) Engineered concrete retaining walls
(1) Precast concrete stair
Metal guard rails mounted to concrete retaining wall
Gravel bed at base of window
Installation of new window and door
Minor landscape repairs











Deck




Decks are horizontal exterior projects off the side of the building. They’re often elevated a few feet off the ground and provide additional exterior living space for the household. Accessible via steps, decks offer a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.

What’s included?

Deck Construction:
Pressure treated lumber installed on floating foundation deck blocks with a wrap-around railing and a set of stairs The design of your stairs and guardrails needs to comply with your local authorities building code requirements.






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