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!
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
(1) Prefabricated Galvanized Steel Retaining Wall
(1) Operable Window
Wall Construction:
Exterior Insulation
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
(1) Concrete or Wood Retaining Wall
(1) Operable Window
Wall Construction:
Exterior Insulation
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
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
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
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.
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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