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16 January

Caissons, Retaining Walls and Foundations Groundwater Danger

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:14:21-08:00

Why are Caissons, Retaining Walls and Foundations always in danger from intruding groundwater? Years ago, a construction worker standing at the edge of a caisson that was built to prevent groundwater from entering an excavation, was literally sucked down and trapped in crushed stone that surrounded the caisson. In essence, groundwater seeped into the construction site and created a pressure differential between the outside and [...]

Caissons, Retaining Walls and Foundations Groundwater DangerWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:14:21-08:00

5 January

Soft Story Retrofit: Complete Guide For Property Owners

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T12:32:16-08:00

Los Angeles isn’t just famous for its palm trees and skyline. It’s also a hotspot for seismic activity, making earthquake preparedness a necessity, not an option. If you own a building with a ground-level parking structure or large open commercial space, you might have a Soft Story building—and that means your property could be at serious risk when the next big quake hits. The solution? [...]

Soft Story Retrofit: Complete Guide For Property OwnersWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T12:32:16-08:00

23 December

Top 3 Scary Secrets About Basements and Crawl Spaces!

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:11:35-08:00

Can you get sick from a crawl space? Once in a while we have to warn our clients about what can go wrong with their basement and crawl space, and yes, we are referring to those “bump-in-the-night” creepy things that homeowners often don’t know much about, until it’s really too late! A crawl space can be a scary thing! A crawl space is that shallow, [...]

Top 3 Scary Secrets About Basements and Crawl Spaces!Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:11:35-08:00

18 December

What is the Earthquake Brace and Bolt program (EBB) in Los Angeles

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:11:24-08:00

What are the chances of “The Big One” happening? Our clients often ask us, what are the chances of the earthquake we have all dubbed “The Big One” happening? How bad will a huge earthquake be? Well, does anyone out there really have any doubt that “The Big One” is gearing up to smash our fair city of Los Angeles? We have talked about this [...]

What is the Earthquake Brace and Bolt program (EBB) in Los AngelesWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:11:24-08:00

4 December

Crawl spaces could be infected with mold, mildew and dead critters – have you checked?

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:11:17-08:00

How serious is mold in crawl space? Our clients often ask us, how serious is mold and bacteria appearing in a Los Angeles home’s crawl space? Unfortunately, a home’s basement and crawl space (that area beneath the first floor – yes – the one you never go into) are typically exposed to moisture and unhealthy mold, mildew, and fungus, and even infestations by bugs, termites, [...]

Crawl spaces could be infected with mold, mildew and dead critters – have you checked?Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:11:17-08:00

29 November

Yet Another California’s Balcony Inspection Law Important Update

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T14:00:47-08:00

Weinstein Construction’s Balcony Inspection and Repair professionals often are asked, almost on a daily basis, “are there any updates on complying with California’s Balcony Inspection Laws?” We think that’s a great question, and yes, just a couple of months ago, there actually was an important update! And now there is another important update that you should know about! The update from a couple of months [...]

Yet Another California’s Balcony Inspection Law Important UpdateWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T14:00:47-08:00

10 November

How to prepare for earthquakes in Los Angeles

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:41:23-08:00

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, [...]

How to prepare for earthquakes in Los AngelesWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:41:23-08:00

2 November

How to Prepare Your Home Before an Earthquake Hits

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T12:32:38-08:00

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 [...]

How to Prepare Your Home Before an Earthquake HitsWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T12:32:38-08:00

22 October

Commercial Earthquake Retrofitting Protects Buildings & Saves Lives

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:50:29-08:00

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? [...]

Commercial Earthquake Retrofitting Protects Buildings & Saves LivesWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T13:50:29-08:00

13 October

How to Protect Your Home from a Major Earthquake

Weinstein Construction2025-02-23T12:43:45-08:00

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 [...]

How to Protect Your Home from a Major EarthquakeWeinstein Construction2025-02-23T12:43:45-08:00

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