This full basement development project in Saskatoon transformed an unfinished concrete basement into a completely framed, insulated, and drywall-ready living space. The construction scope included: interior partition wall framing using steel studs, code-compliant insulation on all below-grade exterior walls meeting Saskatchewan's thermal requirements for Climate Zone 7, full drywall installation throughout all framed areas, and a combination of drywall ceilings in the primary living space with a T-bar ceiling in the utility and storage areas to allow mechanical access.
The Saskatchewan National Building Code sets minimum insulation requirements for basement walls — a minimum of RSI 2.0 (approximately R-11) on below-grade walls, though we recommended and installed R-17 effective insulation on all exterior-facing wall assemblies to deliver meaningful energy savings during Saskatoon's long, cold winters. Rigid foam board against the concrete provides a continuous thermal break, with batt insulation between the steel studs bringing the assembly to the target R-value and meeting the city's requirements for permit approval.
The project was completed in sequence with the homeowner's electrical and HVAC contractors — we framed all partition walls and provided blocking for all electrical panel locations and HVAC duct penetrations before stepping back for rough-in trades, then returned to complete insulation and drywall installation after rough-in inspections passed. The finished basement is ready for flooring, painting, and trim — adding over 800 square feet of functional, legal living space to the home.
Project Details
- Project Type
- Residential Basement Development
- Location
- Saskatoon, SK
- Scope
- Framing, Insulation, Drywall, Ceiling
- Code Standard
- City of Saskatoon Building Code
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Key Project Outcomes
- ✓800+ sq ft of unfinished basement converted to legal, permit-approved living space
- ✓R-17 effective insulation on all below-grade exterior walls — Saskatchewan Building Code compliant
- ✓Steel stud framing of all partition walls — plumb, level, and inspection-ready
- ✓Drywall installed throughout — Level 4 finish in living areas, T-bar ceiling in utility zone
- ✓City of Saskatoon building permit obtained; all rough-in and final inspections passed
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