Seismic Retrofit Scope of Work (Typical) Assumptions used in the budget to develop scope of work Measures that would enhance the performance of the building during due diligence and site investigation of the structure. The suggested retrofit steps would include some or all of them, including the following, in order to reduce the risk to building occupants and to mitigate the potential damages that may [...]
Drainage swales are long, shallow depressions that act as both an effective drainage resource and a beautiful landscape feature on your lawn. As a crucial water channel through your yard, professionally installed swales are essential to keep the rainwater runoff away from your home from damaging your lawn or eroding mulched areas. Our Drainage & Erosion Solutions team will help you improve the look and [...]
When your home floods, you're understandably prepared to clean up and get things back to normal. First of all, be careful to follow the safety rules. Common post-inundation hazards include electricity and gas. Be sure these devices are turned off before entering your home. Flooding can damage the structural integrity of your home and cause household items to move around. Proceed with caution to avoid [...]
Vapor barriers protect your home from condensation exposure to moisture. Through stopping moisture from rising from the soil and accumulating underneath your house, you are mitigating problems caused by excess moisture, such as wood rot, buckling floors, mold, musty smells and other issues that could affect the value of your home and your safety. Benefits of steam barriers Energy Efficiency If you have a dirt [...]
On 17 January 1994, an earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Los Angeles. This quake came to be known as the Northridge Earthquake and it brought attention to structural issues of many buildings that are located in the earthquake prone areas. This led to the start of many retrofitting companies in Los Angeles. In the Northridge Earthquake, the ground floor of Northridge Meadows apartment complex collapsed [...]
If you are working on a project that involves a drainage system, you already know the importance of a good design to extract water safely and efficiently. Whether you are treating stormwater or wastewater, successful drainage of water avoids harm to important assets, provides a clean, safe environment for residents, and reduces water retention and associated health and safety issues. A well-designed linear drainage system [...]
Santa Monica's coastal town sits on the Pacific Ocean, about 40 miles west of downtown Los Angeles. The town is best known for its pier, which features an amusement park, arcade and many tasty restaurants. Like most cities and towns in Southern California, it has experienced its share of earthquakes. In 2017, the city launched its own earthquake remodeling plan in Santa Monica with some [...]
Santa Monica's coastal town sits on the Pacific Ocean, about 40 miles west of downtown Los Angeles. The town is best known for its pier, which features an amusement park, arcade and many tasty restaurants. Like most cities and towns in Southern California, it has experienced its share of earthquakes. In 2017, the city launched its own earthquake remodeling plan in Santa Monica with some [...]
WEST HOLLYWOOD — The City of West Hollywood is now part of the state-wide incentive program created by the California Residential Mitigation Program to help homeowners reduce the cost of seismic home retrofits. According to the City of West Hollywood website, the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) has been extended to include West Hollywood and the residence owners in the following zip codes: 90046, 90048 [...]
The walls of your home are cracked? Do you have windows that don't lock or bulging floors? These may be signs of serious issues in your home base. Over time, the building foundation will settle, which can lead to structural issues such as those described above. Fortunately, there are ways to rebuild the foundations without starting from scratch. Issues of the Need of Foundation Repair [...]
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