22 October

Commercial Earthquake Retrofitting Protects Buildings & Saves Lives

2024-11-29T12:18:56-08:00

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 Lives2024-11-29T12:18:56-08:00
10 June

4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Los Angeles – Is Your Home Ready

2024-06-10T17:19:42-07:00

What is the likelihood of another earthquake hitting Los Angeles?  Well, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake hit the Los Angeles area Thursday, July 30, 2020.  This strong earthquake, which centered near San Fernando, struck at 4:29 am.   You may be wondering, will seismic activity continue after an earthquake hits?  In this case, subsequent aftershocks continued with a 3.3 quake at 4:38 am and a 3.8 quake at [...]

4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Los Angeles – Is Your Home Ready2024-06-10T17:19:42-07:00
20 June

Balcony Repair Inspections in California: What You Need To Know

2024-12-19T06:21:07-08:00

As a reader of Weinstein Construction’s blogs, you are likely already aware of California Senate Bills 326 and 721, also known as the Balcony Repair Inspection Laws.  These laws require that Los Angeles owners of a multi-unit residential apartment building, or a Condominium association of a condo building, conduct a balcony safety inspection for their building and repair any damaged balconies, decks, stairs, catwalks, and [...]

Balcony Repair Inspections in California: What You Need To Know2024-12-19T06:21:07-08:00
2 February

What Have We Learned From the 1994 Northridge, CA Earthquake

2023-02-02T14:11:25-08:00

It has been nearly three decades since the January 17, 1994 Northridge earthquake, and the question on the minds of millions of Los Angelinos is:  are we safer today than we were back then?  Are the lives of our loved ones secure?  Are our homes and commercial businesses safe?  The answer to these questions is, unfortunately, more complex than one would hope…* Let’s start with [...]

What Have We Learned From the 1994 Northridge, CA Earthquake2023-02-02T14:11:25-08:00
3 December

Complying with California’s Balcony Inspection Law UPDATE

2024-12-19T06:23:11-08:00

If you are the owner of a multi-unit residential apartment building, then there is a pretty good chance that you have already heard about the new California Senate Bill 721, otherwise known as the “California Balcony Inspection Law”! Much in the same way that the City of Los Angeles today requires earthquake retrofitting for “Soft Story” buildings that are vulnerable to earthquake damage, the new [...]

Complying with California’s Balcony Inspection Law UPDATE2024-12-19T06:23:11-08:00
18 December

California’s Mandatory Balcony Inspection Laws (SB721 AND SB326)

2024-12-19T06:29:43-08:00

For the past few months, we have been hearing more and more from owners of multi-unit residential apartment buildings and condominium home owner associations, asking us for guidance regarding the State of California’s new mandatory Balcony Inspection Laws, and so we thought to put together a short, “plain speak” informational blog post on the subject! Much in the same way that the City of Los [...]

California’s Mandatory Balcony Inspection Laws (SB721 AND SB326)2024-12-19T06:29:43-08:00
22 July

The Importance of Seismic Retrofitting

2019-06-24T11:47:10-07:00

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 Retrofitting2019-06-24T11:47:10-07:00
10 July

Earthquake Swarms are a Reminder to Be Prepared

2024-11-29T12:54:38-08:00

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 Prepared2024-11-29T12:54:38-08:00
1 July

How Wall Reinforcement With Earthquake Retrofitting Critically Reduces Risk

2024-11-29T12:56:07-08:00

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 Risk2024-11-29T12:56:07-08:00
10 June

The Importance of Earthquake Retrofitting And The Methods of its Implementation

2024-11-29T12:56:47-08:00

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 Implementation2024-11-29T12:56:47-08:00
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