November 2022

How Solid Is My Foundation?  Foundations have two primary functions: to lift your house off the ground and protect it from earthquakes.  It is understandable to be concerned about existing foundations, cracks, and earthquake performance. However, a foundation is rarely wrong off enough to warrant a replacement. Similarly, it will not make sense to replace […]

The health and structural stability of your foundation play a huge role in every other aspect of your home, all the way up to the very tip of your roof. A solid foundation is a sign of a solid home and a smart purchase, just the same way that a shaky foundation is a surefire

There are a few reasons that house bolting prices in Los Angeles can vary so much: All of these factors can affect how much you pay for house bolting in Los Angeles. Average Price Of A Foundation Bolt-Down The average price of an earthquake brace bolt in Los Angeles is between $5,000 and $15,000. The

Considering Los Angeles is one of the most seismically active regions in the world, getting seismic retrofitting for your property should be a foregone conclusion. However, many property owners don’t seem to understand the full scale of its importance until the worst has already occurred. Here’s why you should view earthquake retrofitting as a necessary

It’s impossible to do a good seismic retrofitting job without a comprehensive approach to the project. Many details are taken into account when devising a retrofitting plan (structural composition, soil composition, materials, structural integrity, etc.). However, 5 common basic approaches are determined by the structure type:  Popular among apartment buildings, the soft-story structure type is

Regardless of the best measures taken to prepare for an earthquake, they can still happen without warning or provocation. Even the smallest ones can cause serious damage to your home and property. Recovering from an earthquake can be harrowing but there are steps you can take to make it easier on you and your family.

When there’s an earthquake, whether moderate or extreme, objects begin shaking and falling inside your home. Many things can happen as well, like your home sliding off the foundation. So, it’s important to know how to protect your home before an earthquake hits. The best way to do this is by preparing your home ahead

Once the earthquake causes damage to the structure, there are two ways to handle the problem based on the severity of the damage: either demolish it or repair it. If the damage isn’t grave enough to call for demolishing, then the question becomes how do you repair the damaged structure? The repairs can be broken

It’s common knowledge that engineers have to put a lot of thought into creating earthquake-resistant constructions. Reviewing the basics can make the reasons clearer.  How Do Earthquakes Work? Earthquakes happen when rocks in Earth’s crust suddenly slip and slide against one another releasing massive energy. This energy creates seismic waves, which can cause the ground

Whenever an earthquake hits, the liquefaction zone underneath your building will lose some of its strength because of stress. As a result, buildings without a seismic retrofit can crumble.  What this means for you is that both the building itself and your tenants are at risk of damage whenever your property or building sits on