For the past 45 years, Weinstein Construction’s earthquake mitigation specialists have been having an ongoing dialogue with our friends and neighbors in the Greater Los Angeles region, helping them prepare for “The Big One” earthquake, which surely will one day come. Our clients and friends always ask us: “what do I need to do to prepare? That’s the best question ever, because, let’s face it, [...]
Earthquakes are unpredictable natural disasters capable of causing significant destruction. While you can’t prevent an earthquake, you can take proactive steps to protect your home and family. From planning escape routes to reinforcing your home’s structure, preparing in advance can help minimize injuries and damage when disaster strikes. How to Plan for an Earthquake Preparation begins with a clear plan for your family. Discuss safety [...]
Living in earthquake-prone areas comes with unique challenges, especially for commercial property owners. Structural damage, foundation issues, and maintenance are part of daily life in regions like California, where seismic activity is a constant concern. Weak spots in buildings—particularly older ones—pose serious risks, but the good news is that earthquake retrofitting can drastically improve a structure’s resilience and protect lives. Why Is Earthquake Retrofitting Important? [...]
Earthquakes are unpredictable natural disasters that can cause significant damage to homes and communities. While we can’t stop them from happening, we can reduce the destruction they leave behind by taking proactive steps to prepare and protect our homes. Let’s explore what causes earthquakes, how they affect our homes, and the essential steps you can take to minimize their impact. What Causes Earthquakes and Why [...]
Living in Los Angeles means preparing for earthquakes. If you own a building—whether an apartment complex, office space, or resort—ensuring its structural safety isn’t just a smart decision; it’s the law. The city’s Ordinance 183893 requires the retrofitting of pre-1978 wood-frame buildings and non-ductile concrete structures to reduce earthquake risks. But what exactly does retrofitting entail? How do you choose the right contractor? Let’s dive [...]
What is the flipper disclosure law in California? Over the past few months, we have heard from many of our clients who want to buy or sell single-family homes and condominiums, and they tell us that are interested in learning more about a new California law that may apply to their property. This new law, which is officially called AB-968, is known as the Home [...]
One of our clients, who is a member of the board of a condominium homeowners association, asked us recently if there were any updates on SB 326, the California law that requires condo buildings and housing controlled by condo associations, to undergo safety inspects of their balconies and other “Exterior Elevated Elements”. We thought this was a great question, as the compliance deadline for such [...]
What is the Earthquake Soft-Story (ESS) Program? One of our clients, a Los Angeles homeowner who benefited from the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (“EBB”) program, recently called in to ask us, what is the California Residential Mitigation Program (“CRMP”) and its new Earthquake Soft Story (“ESS”) initiative? We were only too happy to explain that the ESS is a joint initiative created by the California [...]
How is the weather affecting the risk of soil erosion and mudslides? We recently had a good chat with one of our clients who asked us, how are changing weather patterns in Los Angeles affecting the risk of soil erosion and mudslides? Sadly, we had to tell our client that as many homeowners in Los Angeles experienced lately, our ever-increasing rainy weather is significantly increasing [...]
Do Los Angeles homes need retaining walls, caissons, earthquake retrofitting, and drainage control? For this week’s blog, we thought we’d tackle some important ways to protect Los Angeles homes and commercial properties, for example using retaining walls and caissons, earthquake retrofitting, and drainage control measures, which can all help protect Los Angeles homes and commercial properties, especially those that are built on a steep slope. [...]
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