Home Earthquake Retrofitting

Simply put, Earthquake retrofitting a house is a construction process where the house is anchored to the concrete foundations to prevent it from sliding off the foundations, tipping off or toppling off. 

When the flooring system seats directly on the concrete foundations and bolting is not possible. Using UFP (Unified Foundation Plate) to secure the Mudsill AKA Sillplate (the most bottom part of the house framing) to the concrete foundations AND using the A35 fasteners to anchor the flooring system to the foundation framing.

A cripple wall is the weakest part of the house and the main cause for houses collapsing due to earthquakes. A more extensive work is needed to secure the house. First we add blocking, than bolting, A35 fasteners and than plywood sheathing. call 818-455-7553 for estimate.

These posts support the flooring systems and help preventing the floor from sagging and/or arching downward.

Engineers see some advantages in anchoring the posts to the floor joists but it is not required by most insurance companies. Some homeowners wish to do so and we can help. Call for an estimate.

Call us and you will speak directly with one of the partners who are all contractors by trade, not a secretary who will only try to set up a meeting. We will ask certain questions and provide you with an estimate and than you can decide if you wish to set up an inspection. Earthquake retrofitting can save your home and save you with the insurance.

Tel/Text: 310-404-7266

Email: jackfromla@yahoo.com