Framing Services in Canmore & the Bow Valley
Expert Framing Contractor in Canmore & the Bow Valley
At Old Goat Construction Ltd., we provide reliable, high-quality framing services for residential projects across Canmore and the Bow Valley. Whether you’re building a new home, adding an extension, or upgrading an existing structure, our team ensures every frame is built with precision, strength, and long-term durability in mind.
We understand that framing is the backbone of any structure. That’s why we focus on accurate measurements, solid materials, and proven building practices to deliver results that stand up to Alberta’s demanding conditions — heavy snow loads, chinook winds, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles. From small projects to full structural builds, we work closely with homeowners to bring their vision to life, on time and within budget.
Why Framing Quality Matters in the Bow Valley
Framing is the structural skeleton every other part of your home depends on — the walls, floors, and roofline that the siding, windows, and finish carpentry all go on top of. In Canmore and the wider Bow Valley, framing has to do more than meet the Alberta Building Code minimum: it has to carry heavy mountain snow loads, resist chinook wind uplift, and hold its shape through repeated freeze-thaw cycles every winter. Undersized headers, incorrect truss spacing, or poor connections rarely show up the day a house is framed — they show up years later as sagging floors, cracked drywall, or a roof that struggles in a heavy snow year.
Our Framing Process
- Plan review and engineering check — we review your drawings and, where required, structural engineering, confirming spans, snow-load ratings, and point loads before a single stud goes up.
- Material selection — dimensional lumber, engineered lumber (LVL, I-joists), or a mix, chosen for the span and load each part of the structure actually needs.
- Wall and floor framing — square, plumb, and true, with proper blocking and fastening so the structure holds its shape over time.
- Roof framing and trusses — sized and spaced for Bow Valley snow loads, not just the building code minimum for a milder climate.
- Inspection and sign-off — every frame is checked against plan and code before we close it in or hand it off to siding installation and window crews.
Types of Framing We Build
- Wall framing for new homes, additions, and interior reconfigurations
- Floor framing, including engineered joist systems for longer, stiffer spans
- Roof framing and trusses engineered for heavy snow load
- Post-and-beam and structural upgrades, such as removing a load-bearing wall
- Second-storey and addition framing that ties cleanly into an existing structure
Framing is just the first step. Once the structure is square and solid, our team moves into siding installation, decks and fences, and interior finish carpentry — all handled by the same crew, so nothing gets lost between trades. To see our full range of residential construction services across Canmore and the Bow Valley, visit our homepage, or get in touch for a free framing quote.
Our Framing Services
- Wall Framing
- Floor Framing
- Roof Framing & Trusses
- Structural Carpentry & Beam Work
- Home Additions & Second-Storey Framing
- Engineered Lumber Framing (LVL & I-Joist)
Framing FAQs
What does a framing contractor do?
A framing contractor builds the structural skeleton of a home, the walls, floors, and roof, that every other trade, from siding to interior finish carpentry, is built on.
Why does framing matter more in the Bow Valley?
Canmore and the Bow Valley see heavy mountain snow loads, chinook wind uplift, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Framing built only to a milder climate’s minimum can sag, crack, or buckle years later.
Do you use engineered lumber for framing?
Yes. We use engineered lumber such as LVL beams and I-joists alongside standard dimensional lumber wherever a span or load calls for it.
Can you frame additions or second storeys onto an existing home?
Yes. We handle additions and second-storey framing that ties cleanly into your home’s existing structure.
How long does residential framing typically take?
It depends on the size and complexity of the project. We provide a clear timeline after reviewing your plans and, where required, structural engineering.
Do you handle the whole build after framing, or just framing?
Our team also handles siding installation, decks and fences, window renovations, interior finish carpentry, and full home renovations, so one crew carries your project from framing through to finish.
“Lane and the Old Goat team were incredibly reliable from start to finish. They renovated our main floor exactly as we envisioned, and even helped us improve a few design details we hadn’t thought about. The work was solid, clean, and on schedule. Highly recommend for anyone in Canmore.”
