San Francisco Moving To Retrofit Vulnerable High-Rise Towers
On Thursday, San Francisco released an updated list of its vulnerable high-rise buildings, listing more than 150 of its tallest structures that may need earthquake retrofitting. As high-rise structures in the area have already begun showing signs of degradation, the updated list is the latest …
Identifying Different Types of Foundations
When it comes to foundation repair, there are different types of foundations that your home may have been constructed with. The type of home foundation you have generally comes down to the geographic location and the year that the property was built. The most common …
What Causes Foundations to Fail
For many, foundation repair may not be something you’re very familiar with. But, if you live in California and you own a home, you need to be aware of what causes foundations to fail and how you can remedy these issues. Every home foundation needs …
California Governor Jerry Brown Calls For Stronger Earthquake Safety Measures
Governor Jerry Brown is making a move to push counties across California to ID buildings in their district that may be at higher risk for earthquakes. While structural engineers and foundation experts can quickly assess a building’s earthquake readiness with in a matter of minutes, …
Why Most Los Angeles Homes Need Foundation Repair
If you live in Los Angeles, you’re probably well-aware that you are living in earthquake territory. As a result, retrofitting your home or getting your foundation repaired to ensure your home can sustain an earthquake is not only a good idea, it’s a necessity. As …
Signs Your Home Needs Foundation Repair
Older homes in Los Angeles, typically need some sort of foundation repair. As building codes have changed and advances in structural engineering have been made, home foundations lacking modern adjustments or repairs are less likely to withstand the shaking of an earthquake and have a …
Everything You Need To Know About Seismic Retrofitting
Thanks to several fault lines which run through Los Angeles and Southern California, seismic retrofitting is a necessary foundation repair method every Angeleno should be aware of. Seismic retrofitting is a process that that adds reinforcement to a home or an apartment structure by installing …
New Study Finds Los Angeles Buildings More Susceptible to Earthquake Damage
Los Angeles, it’s time to get serious about earthquake safety. According to a new project from CyberShake, they’ve identified how earthquake shaking will actually affect Los Angeles’ most at-risk buildings. Based on their recent findings, Los Angeles’ homes and structures are expected to see an …
Julian Construction.com: Stabilizing Foundations with Helical Piles
Helical piers, also known as helical piles, screw piles and helical anchors, help secure new foundations to the ground. They can also be used to strengthen and stabilize existing foundations. The word “helix” means having a spiral shape. A pile or pier is a long …
