Seismic Retrofitting
Is an essential service that homeowners who reside in an “earthquake region” should consider investing in to ensure that their home structure is safe and can withstand the rapid movement that occurs during such a scary and potentially devastating event. California is one of those states were homeowners should consider investing into this service. Luckily you have come to the perfect company, Hutton Construction & Daughter’s Inc. team is a certified contractor with the EBB (Earthquake Bolt and Bracing) program. If you have been looking for a certified contractor here we are, call us today to set up a home visit.
We have also provided more information below about what the retrofitting process includes.
At a Glance
Information about seismic retrofitting:
Earthquakes
The primary purpose of earthquake retrofitting is to keep your home or commercial building safe from major damage, and the very real possibility of non-repair by becoming displaced from its concrete foundation-making the building safer and less prone to major structural damage during an earthquake. Construction techniques have improved since your home or commercial building was built.
Seismic Retrofitting consist of:
Moment frames
Strong walls
Foundation Bolting
Cripple Wall Bracing
Shear wall construction
Shear cripple construction
Want to know if your dwelling needs to be retrofitted?
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