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8 August

How Much Will a Seismic Retrofit Cost in Los Angeles?

2025-02-23T12:35:41-08:00

How much does it cost to retrofit my house? Earthquake retrofitting a house is done to prevent displacement from the structures concrete foundation. This makes a building safer and prevents the probability of more damage during an earthquake. Homes need to be retrofitted because construction techniques have greatly improved and the effects of earthquakes on structures are better understood now than when most homes were built. [...]

How Much Will a Seismic Retrofit Cost in Los Angeles?2025-02-23T12:35:41-08:00
2 August

How to Dry Out a Damp Crawlspace

2025-02-23T12:35:40-08:00

In the event that your home has a crawlspace, it is critical to keep it dry and free from dampness. A clammy crawlspace is the ideal rearing ground for form and buildup; besides, it could be a solicitation to termites, also other vermin that like the dull and soggy spaces, for example, snakes, rodents, bugs, and other undesirable visitors. There will be events when your [...]

How to Dry Out a Damp Crawlspace2025-02-23T12:35:40-08:00
2 August

How to Keep Your Crawl Space Clean and Moisture Free

2025-02-23T12:35:38-08:00

"Cleanliness is next to godliness." -- Hebrew proverb Crawl Space Cleaning Tips Keeping your home's crawl space clean is good for you and your family’s health. Dirt, mold and pest droppings from a dirty crawl space get into the home’s air, especially if you have ductwork running through it. Hiring a pro for crawl space cleaning is a good move if you've got moisture buildup, [...]

How to Keep Your Crawl Space Clean and Moisture Free2025-02-23T12:35:38-08:00
22 July

The Importance of Seismic Retrofitting

2025-02-23T12:32:39-08:00

If you live in an Earthquake prone area, then your property is in need of earthquake retrofitting.  With the correct seismic retrofitting solution, the total loss of your property and valuables can be minimized with a proactive approach. A basic definition of a seismic retrofitting is the modification of an existing structure to make them more resistant to seismic activity, ground motion or soil failure [...]

The Importance of Seismic Retrofitting2025-02-23T12:32:39-08:00
10 July

Earthquake Swarms are a Reminder to Be Prepared

2025-02-23T12:32:46-08:00

In May, the city of Fontana noticed the beginnings of an earthquake swarm.  Currently, it has been approximately 1,000 small quakes.  While the swarms have been small and the majority are magnitudes under 3.0, there have been a few over 3.0 magnitude but still less than a 3.5. The U.S. Geological Survey now has the capability to detect much smaller magnitude earthquakes with technological advancements.  [...]

Earthquake Swarms are a Reminder to Be Prepared2025-02-23T12:32:46-08:00
1 July

How Wall Reinforcement With Earthquake Retrofitting Critically Reduces Risk

2025-02-23T12:32:24-08:00

Seismic retrofitting of vulnerable structures is crucial in earthquake prone regions. These forms of modifications in a building could protect the lives and assets of the occupants and the continuity of their livelihood. It is a common observation that communities that have retrofitted structures recover far more easily and quickly from earthquakes. Earthquake retrofitting has turned into a necessity in places where natural calamities, like [...]

How Wall Reinforcement With Earthquake Retrofitting Critically Reduces Risk2025-02-23T12:32:24-08:00
10 June

The Importance of Earthquake Retrofitting And The Methods of its Implementation

2025-02-23T12:32:28-08:00

Foundation Repair specialists use their technical expertise to make a building damage proof in the event an earthquake strikes. Forces of Nature may challenge the strength of a building without any warning. It’s best to construct the structure to defend against natural calamities or adverse climatic conditions. Whether it’s a soil failure or seismic activity, seismic retrofitting enables a building to stand firmly when the [...]

The Importance of Earthquake Retrofitting And The Methods of its Implementation2025-02-23T12:32:28-08:00
5 June

Types of Residential And Commercial Foundation Repair Services That You May Require

2025-02-23T12:32:34-08:00

Foundations that are structurally unsound can end up causing hazardous conditions in your home. How do you determine the best course of action when the foundation begins to display signs of damage and deterioration? Foundation repair specialists will first inquire about the type of foundation that you have, then will assess the extent of the damage and accordingly recommend the type of repair or replacement [...]

Types of Residential And Commercial Foundation Repair Services That You May Require2025-02-23T12:32:34-08:00
3 June

What Foundation Repair Specialists Think About House Leveling, Can This Problem be Resolved?

2025-02-23T13:56:42-08:00

Floor leveling may not seem like a major problem, but it can still be annoying. The doors and windows won’t close, the squeaking of floors can ruin the aesthetics and if untreated it could turn into something much worse. In fact, unleveled floors might be a clue to a bigger issue in the foundation of your house. As soon as you notice the leveling issue [...]

What Foundation Repair Specialists Think About House Leveling, Can This Problem be Resolved?2025-02-23T13:56:42-08:00
29 May

How to Secure Your House Against a Natural Calamity With Earthquake Retrofitting

2025-02-23T12:32:26-08:00

Unforeseen hazards or natural changes could lead to sudden or gradual degeneration of your home, which would mean considerable expenses for you to restore the house back to its stable condition. Construction and repair companies have come up with a number of permanent solutions to deal with the damages from soil erosion, expansion-contraction of soil or a seismic attack. Residential or commercial foundation repair methods [...]

How to Secure Your House Against a Natural Calamity With Earthquake Retrofitting2025-02-23T12:32:26-08:00
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