Garage enclosure in progress with new concrete footing, framing, vapour barrier, and insulation.
A garage enclosure can add a lot of livable space to your home and fit your immediate space requirement with out the costly process or building an addition to your home.
Typically this is the best way to add an extra bedroom to a home.
But in our wet climate, it is essential to follow every code requirement and have all work permits pulled.
Proper Code Requirements
However a garage enclosure should not be taken lightly or attempted without the following proper building code requirements. These building codes are there to protect you, the homeowner. And, a garage enclosure requires nearly every skilled trade in home construction to get the job done right.
Typical Requirements:
- Concrete foundation pouring,
- Vapour barriers
- Upgraded wall framing
- New insulation
- Electrical upgrade
- New plugs and switches
- Proper Grade Exterior Windows and doors
Options to consider
A garage enclosure is typically done to add a extra bedroom to a home. Therefore warmth and comfort are important. There are some things to consider when enclosing your garage.
- Add in a clothing closet to the new room
- Extra lighting switches for different lighting areas of the room
- Outside window to let in natural light.
- Heating source?
- Electrical baseboard
- Connect to forced air from the furnace
- Flooring: Carpet, laminate, engineered or hardwood
Planning Stage
Once you’ve committed to your project its never too early to call a contractor to help with the rest of the details. Keep browsing this website or call us at 250-714-4089 for more information.