Renovations | Royal Canadian Legion Auclair Branch 121

The renovations at the Otterburn Legion Auclair 121 have been ongoing since September 2020. While taking advantage of the closure of our branch due to Covid, a small group of dedicated individuals combined their respective skills and experiences, but especially their time, to this worthwhile project.

The pictures that follows will provide insights on only a few of the phases of the renovations and highlight some of the components that were either improved, replaced, or refurbished.

The renovation team

The Women's Change Room

This is where it all began when a leak was discovered back in September 2020 that had caused damaged underneath the stairs and in this room.

Removed walls and floor contaminated by water
Dig outside foundation and repair cracked cement
Install new wood frame, vapor barrier, and drywall underneath the stairs and in the change room
Paint walls
Install new floor and mouldings
Install window covering
Re-install and fix wall unit
Install new love seats
Decorate

Mobility Reduced Bathroom

This was a requirements for many years and a welcome addition to the main hall.

Design and certify plans (architect seal required)
Obtain permit from the city
Demolish existing walls and doors
Insulate exterior wall
Make a hole in the foundation wall for drain pipe
Make a hole in the woman's bathroom cement floor
Build frame for walls and ceiling
Install drywall and joints
Electrical wiring and connections
Paint walls and ceiling
Install mobility reduced toilet
Install counter, sink, and faucet
Install ceiling fan and heating unit
Install and paint mouldings
Build and install small closet in bathroom
Install hand dryer, mirror, paper dispenser, etc...)

The Womans Bathroom

The new mobility reduced bathroom on the main floor required a connection to the building drainage pipe. We had to demolish the woman's bathroom to make the connection which in turn resulted in the complete renovation of both basement bathrooms.

Strips all walls and ceiling
Repair hole in the floor made for drain connection
Install new electrical circuits
Install new pot lights in the ceiling
Redo all plumbing
Install/repair drywall and paint
Install new floor
Install/paint mouldings
Install new double drain vanity
Install Dyson hand dryer unit
Install new mirrors
Install new door

Note that this was the only component of the renovation that required the use of an external tradesman (in this case a plumber)

The Bar

The old bar, while functional, was in dire need of a refresher. We wanted to make it accessible from all sides and make it much more inviting. This is what was done:

Strip and demolish existing bar
Discard all non-required equipment
Custom build all bar wood components
Install new circuits/plugs to support lights and a brand new camera surveillance system
Install imitation rock cement tiles
Replace all ceiling tiles
Install, stain, and varnish all bar wood components
Build and install Legion lighted sign and Auclair sign
Build and install lighted bottle unit
Purchase and install new fridge unit
Purchase and install new cabinet
Construct an aluminium can disposal system
Purchase and install a new ice maker
And much much more....