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 …
JulianConstruction.com: When Do You Need Helical Piles?
LOS ANGELES, CA: Julian Construction, Inc. (www.julianconstruction.com), a foundation repair and construction company in Los Angeles, explains the purpose of helical piles and when you may need them. The purpose of a foundation is to support and spread the weight of the structure that sits …
JulianConstruction.com: Why is House Bolting So Important?
LOS ANGELES, CA: Julian Construction, Inc. (www.julianconstruction.com), a foundation repair and construction company in Los Angeles, explains why house bolting is so important in Southern California. House Bolting is the process of attaching a house to its concrete foundation using foundation plates and anchor bolts. …
JulianConstruction.com: Finding the Right Foundation Repair Contractor
The most important part of your house is its foundation. If it hasn’t been built properly, the entire structure will weaken over time. Settlement, weather conditions, soil problems and moisture can also cause foundation damage and escalating problems such as wall cracks, sloping floors and …
JulianConstruction.com: What Type of Retaining Wall Do You Need?
Julian Construction, Inc. (www.julianconstruction.com), a foundation repair and construction company in Los Angeles, lists 4 of the most commonly used retaining walls and explains when they are used and why. The following are five of the most common types of retaining walls used for residential …
