What board do you use on exterior basement walls in Allard?

Moisture-resistant board — green or purple — goes on all Allard walls against the exterior foundation and around plumbing and laundry. Interior Allard partition walls away from moisture take standard 1/2” drywall. Legal suites in Allard run 5/8” Type X fire-rated ceilings with soundproof board on the party walls. We specify the right product for each Allard surface at the on-site quote before we start.

What type of drywall do you use for exterior basement walls in Edmonton?

Moisture-resistant (green board or purple board) on all walls against the exterior foundation and around plumbing and laundry. For Allard interior partitions clear of moisture, standard 1/2” drywall is the right product. For legal suites, 5/8” Type X fire-rated on the ceiling and soundproof board on party walls. We specify before we start.

Can you finish a basement that is partially started in Allard?

Yes, and we do it regularly. We assess what is already there — whether the board type is correct for each surface, whether the framing is square enough to board, whether anything needs to come down — and give you a straight price to finish the Allard basement properly. A Allard basement gets its issues corrected first — not hidden behind new board.

Do you do basement drywall in Allard?

Yes — Allard is part of our regular service area. We cover Allard, Ambleside, Blackburne, Blackmud Creek and surrounding communities, 7 days a week. Free on-site quotes, fixed prices, same-day reply.

Can you board a legal suite basement?

Yes — we board the Ambleside, Blackburne, Blackmud Creek suite to the City of Edmonton spec — fire-rated ceiling, soundproof party walls — with the rest of the basement.

Does the Allard basement spec include moisture-resistant board?

Yes — on every exterior foundation wall, even with a vapour barrier, in your Allard basement.

Basement Drywall Allard | Basement Dev

Basement drywall and finishing in Allard, done to spec

We finish basements in Allard homes — boarding the framing, specifying the right board type for each surface, taping and mudding every joint and corner to Level 4, and leaving the space paint-ready. Allard is one of Southwest’s newest communities — most homes are less than ten years old with framed, unfinished basements that homeowners are now ready to develop. We cover Allard, Ambleton, Ambleside, Blackburne, Blackmud Creek and the surrounding area, 7 days a week.

Bulkheads, soffits, mechanical chases and ceiling work
Exterior Allard walls and plumbing zones boarded moisture-resistant
Bulkheads, soffits, mechanical chases and custom ceiling work
Allard coverage — we come to you
Legal suite and secondary suite conversions
The Allard suite boundary gets soundproof board
Legal suite and secondary suite conversions across Edmonton

What affects the cost of basement drywall in Allard?

Linear footage, board type and basement layout in Allard homes

The cost of basement drywall in Allard comes down to five things: total linear footage of framed wall, ceiling square footage and height, the number of bulkheads, soffits and mechanical chases, board type (standard, moisture-resistant, soundproof and fire-rated are different costs), and how much mechanical, plumbing and structural work the walls need to accommodate. On-site measurement in Allard first; the fixed price follows before we lift a sheet.

Legal suite requirements and basement drywall spec in Allard

If the basement includes a legal secondary suite, the board spec changes significantly. The ceiling between an Allard suite and the floor above requires 5/8” Type X fire-rated board. Party walls between the Allard suite and the main living space need STC-rated soundproof board. We put moisture-resistant board on all Allard exterior walls plus bathrooms and laundry. In Allard we spec this before we board — not after the inspection flags it.

Basement drywall board types in Edmonton homes

Standard drywall — interior basement walls away from moisture

Standard 1/2” drywall is fine for interior basement walls that have no moisture exposure — the walls separating rooms inside the basement, partition walls for a home office, bedroom or recreation room. Lighter to hang, identical finish — it blends with the rest of the Allard house. Most interior basement walls in Edmonton homes use standard board.

Moisture-resistant and fire-rated board — where it matters

Exterior foundation walls — the ones against the concrete — need moisture-resistant board, even with a vapour barrier behind the framing. Moisture-resistant board wraps every wall of Allard basement bathrooms and laundries. If you are converting an older Edmonton bungalow basement to a legal suite, the ceiling requires 5/8” Type X fire-rated board. Soundproof board for party walls between the suite and the rest of the house is worth doing right if you want the suite to be liveable and rentable.

Why Allard homeowners trust Emplastrum for basement drywall

We spec the board before we touch the framing in Allard

Most drywall crews board every surface the same way and leave the homeowner to deal with inspection issues after. We map every Allard basement before we price it and specify the right board in writing — moisture-resistant where it belongs, fire-rated where code requires, soundproof where the suite spec calls for it. We build Allard basements to pass inspection on the first visit, not the second.

Fixed price, same-day reply, all four Edmonton quadrants, Edmonton, Ambleside, Blackburne, Blackmud Creek and Edmonton

We cover all four Edmonton quadrants, Edmonton, Ambleside, Blackburne, Blackmud Creek and Edmonton, 7 days a week — Allard, East Hills, Applewood, Edmonton, Ambleside, Blackburne, Blackmud Creek and Penbrooke and every community in between. The Allard number is set before work begins and stays set when we get on site.

Our Basement Drywall process in Allard

Assess before we start — always in Allard

Every job in Allard starts with an on-site assessment. We do not guess at scope, board type or texture match. We confirm what is needed, give you a fixed price and only then start the work.

Left clean and paint-ready in Allard

When we leave your Allard home, the work is done properly — Level 4 tape on every joint, texture matched, surface sanded flat and ready for the painter. No rework from the painter. No callbacks.

How it works

Simple, clean, on schedule — Basement Drywall in Allard

Free quote

We come out to your Allard property, take a real look at the basement drywall, and hand you a fixed price on the spot — no guessing, no vague ballpark. Every basement drywall quote in Allard starts with an honest, on-site assessment.

Book a day

We pick a day that works for your schedule and show up on time, ready to start the basement drywall in Allard. No back-and-forth rescheduling — once it's booked, our team is there.

The work

We keep the dust under control and protect your Allard home while we finish the basement drywall to a clean, paint-ready standard. Floors covered, doors sealed off, and the site left tidy at the end of every day.

Walk it with you

We don't pack up till you've walked the finished basement drywall with us and you're happy with the result in Allard. If anything needs a second look, we handle it before we call the job done.

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FAQ — Basement Drywall Allard

Basement Drywall Allard: your questions answered

What board do you use on exterior basement walls in Allard?: Moisture-resistant board — green or purple — goes on all Allard walls against the exterior foundation and around plumbing and laundry. Interior Allard partition walls away from moisture take standard 1/2” drywall. Legal suites in Allard run 5/8” Type X fire-rated ceilings with soundproof board on the party walls. We specify the right product for each Allard surface at the on-site quote before we start.
What type of drywall do you use for exterior basement walls in Edmonton?: Moisture-resistant (green board or purple board) on all walls against the exterior foundation and around plumbing and laundry. For Allard interior partitions clear of moisture, standard 1/2” drywall is the right product. For legal suites, 5/8” Type X fire-rated on the ceiling and soundproof board on party walls. We specify before we start.
Can you finish a basement that is partially started in Allard?: Yes, and we do it regularly. We assess what is already there — whether the board type is correct for each surface, whether the framing is square enough to board, whether anything needs to come down — and give you a straight price to finish the Allard basement properly. A Allard basement gets its issues corrected first — not hidden behind new board.
Do you do basement drywall in Allard?: Yes — Allard is part of our regular service area. We cover Allard, Ambleside, Blackburne, Blackmud Creek and surrounding communities, 7 days a week. Free on-site quotes, fixed prices, same-day reply.
Can you board a legal suite basement?: Yes — we board the Ambleside, Blackburne, Blackmud Creek suite to the City of Edmonton spec — fire-rated ceiling, soundproof party walls — with the rest of the basement.
Does the Allard basement spec include moisture-resistant board?: Yes — on every exterior foundation wall, even with a vapour barrier, in your Allard basement.

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