New Maps Show Major Fault Lines Run Under L.A.’s Most Expensive Real Estate
New fault boundaries have raised concerns for some of the priciest parts of Los Angeles. According to the latest fault maps – which were released on Thursday – Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Westwood and Century City have been included in the Newport-Inglewood …
Everything You Need to Know About Earthquake Retrofitting
As a California resident, you know that earthquakes pose a real threat. As we saw with the devastating Northridge earthquake of 1994, large seismic quakes can cause serious damage to buildings and homes. Thanks to advances in structural engineering, earthquake retrofitting is one of the …
Budget Cuts May Kill California’s Earthquake Warning System
The early earthquake warning system, which has received approval from elected officials in both parties, may be facing another bump in the road. The system, which was set for limited release early next year, is on President Trump’s chopping block, thanks to newly proposed budget cuts. …
Julian Construction Offers Helical Piles
LOS ANGELES, CA: Julian Construction (https://julianconstruction.com), a foundation repair and construction company, is offering helical pile services in the Los Angeles area. Helical piles are a foundation solution, a steel shaft with blades attached in a spiral pattern, similar to a wood screw. The pile …
5 Most Common Types of Home Foundations
LOS ANGELES, CA: A foundation repair and construction company, Julian Construction (https://julianconstruction.com), is informing homeowners on the five types of home foundations. Today, there are a large number of foundation types and most of these foundation types are determined based off a region’s climate and …