Modernizing Old Soft Story Buildings
Old apartment complexes known as soft story buildings are gradually being retrofit for seismic resistance in west coast cities such as Los Angeles. Although it will take years before these thousands of…
Seismic Safety Tips for Building Owners
Owning a building in an earthquake zone means you have a responsibility to take steps to promote seismic safety. You must understand the liability involved and construction standards that create safer…
Why an Experienced Seismic Contractor Matters
Seismic retrofit is an important safety consideration in earthquake zones. Buildings in California, Oregon and Washington may need to be retrofit if they were built prior to the updated earthquake…
Seismic Retrofit in the Earthquake Prone Washington State
Washington state sits on the West Coast of the United States, making it vulnerable to earthquakes. The region’s worst recorded earthquake coincided with a tsunami in 1700. Washington’s most recent…
The Essential Functions of an Earthquake Valve
An earthquake gas valve is a small device used to shut off gas to a structure when a natural gas pipe leaks or breaks, particularly during an earthquake. The device…
Important Earthquake Insurance Considerations
Every building owner in Washington, Oregon and California should consider earthquake insurance to protect their assets. Anyone who lives or works in a region with fault lines and a history…
Considerations With Help From Structural Repair Specialists
Turning to structural repair specialists is essential when upgrading a building to safe and earthquake-resistant standards. Seismic retrofitting is particularly important for concrete tilt-up and reinforced masonry (CMU). Modern retrofit…
The Basics of Concrete Repair
Engineers have learned to make buildings safer in recent decades after years of studying what happens to structures during earthquakes. Concrete is a durable choice, but concrete tilt-up buildings built…
Building Owners Should Care About Earthquake Retrofitting
Why should a building owner care about earthquake retrofitting services? It depends on how old your building is and how it was built. Knowledge about earthquake safety was not applied…
Understanding Seismic Retrofit in California
Several earthquakes have shaken both San Francisco and Los Angeles in 2019, which is a reminder that old building owners need to consider a seismic retrofit solution for California. Not…