Julian Construction: Interior Moisture Can Damage Your Foundation
LOS ANGELES, CA: Interior moisture can cause significant damage to a foundation says Julian De La Torre, owner of Julian Construction, Inc. (www.julianconstruction.com), a foundation repair and construction company in Los Angeles. “When water enters a home, even if it’s just in the atmosphere, it …
Julian Construction: Expansive Soil Puts California Homes at Risk
LOS ANGELES, CA: During the late 1950s, many homes in California were built using pier foundations to prevent damage caused by expansive soil. In cases where the piers weren’t drilled deep enough, expansive soil can still cause foundation issues, reports Julian De La Torre, owner …
JulianConstruction.com: City of Los Angeles Retrofit Update
Last year the City of Los Angeles enacted legislation requiring approximately 15,000 buildings to be retrofitted to withstand earthquakes. The legislation passed with a unanimous vote by the Los Angeles City Council. The new rules focused on two specific types of buildings that have suffered …
Julian Construction: Older Homes More Likely to Have Foundation Damage
LOS ANGELES, CA: Julian De La Torre, owner of Julian Construction, Inc. (www.julianconstruction.com), a foundation repair and construction company in Los Angeles, reports that homes built over 50 years ago often have foundation problems. According to De La Torre, there were very few building regulations …
Julian Construction: Roof Damage Can Cause Foundation Problems
LOS ANGELES, CA: Roof damage is a commonly overlooked cause of foundation problems, reports Julian De La Torre, owner of Julian Construction, Inc., (www.julianconstruction.com), a foundation repair and construction company in Los Angeles. According to De La Torre, when a roof becomes damaged, water can …
JulianConstruction.com: How Expansive Soil Can Damage Your Foundation
Soil contains three main organic materials: sand, silt and clay. Clay particles are extremely small, which means many of them can exist in a tiny space. This increases the density of the soil and helps create a smooth texture. Soil that has a high concentration …