Live in Los Angeles? Here’s What a Powerful Earthquake Would Feel Like in Your Area
As a Californian and an Angeleno, the threat of an earthquake is always on our minds. We know that some of the most active faults in the country run straight through California and have the ability of producing earthquakes into the 7 to 9 magnitude …
Own a Home? Why Seismic Retrofitting & Foundation Repair is Necessary
Seismic retrofitting is the only reinforcement method to ensure your home and the loved ones who reside there are protected during a large earthquake. Seismic retrofitting is a technique that modifies your existing property’s structure, making your house more resistant to soil failure and ground …
Major Fault Strained in Ridgecrest Earthquakes, Now Capable of 8.0 Shaker
According to a new study, the large earthquakes that rattled Ridgecrest, CA this summer ruptured a number of interconnected faults which created a strain on a very large nearby fault system. As a result, this fault – called the Garlock Fault – has begun to …
Bay Area Earthquakes Rattle Unusual Area of San Andreas Fault
Tuesday’s 4.7 magnitude quake, just east of Monterey Bay, struck an unusual part of the San Andreas fault. Though no major damage was incurred, the earthquake was felt throughout the region and was followed by a 3.4 magnitude aftershock. Tuesday’s earthquake served as an important …
Earthquake Retrofitting Explained: House Bolting, Foundation Bolting and Cripple Wall Bracing
Earthquake retrofitting is a must if you own an older home in Los Angeles. Earthquake retrofitting (sometimes called seismic retrofitting) is a reinforcement method that helps to keep your home secured to its foundation during a large earthquake. Most homes in Los Angeles, and throughout …
The Definitive Guide to Foundation Repair
There’s always something that needs repair or replacement when you own a home. While it’s easy to put these things off, foundation repair is something you should never delay. If you’ve noticed foundation problems or warning signs in (or around) your home, waiting to get …
A Guide to Soft Story Retrofitting in Los Angeles
You’ve probably heard the word soft story tossed around if you live in Los Angeles. A soft story building is a common structure in Los Angeles that is categorized as a multi-unit property that was built with a weak or vulnerable first floor. These first …
Researchers Find Active Fault Line Along L.A. Coast That Could Devastate Los Angeles
A once-believed dormant Los Angeles fault was just discovered along the coast, with the capabilities of producing a massive 6.4 magnitude earthquake if ruptured. Researchers from Harvard, the University of Southern California and the U.S. Geological Survey have been analyzing the fault line for years, …
Does Your Building Need Seismic Upgrades? Here’s How to Tell
In California, seismic upgrades are required for residential multi-unit structures and commercial buildings that do not meet specific safety standards. If you own an apartment or commercial building in California that could be lacking modern seismic upgrades and reinforcements, it’s important to know if your …
