Do You Need Foundation Underpinning?
One of the largest sources of home foundation issues is settlement. Foundation underpinning is a technique used to workaround sub-standard soil conditions – which cause settlement – to strengthen the existing foundation. When foundation settlement occurs, a structure can experience a variety if issues. Damages …
Puerto Rico: 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Damages Local Properties
Puerto Rico experienced a 5.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday – the biggest quake to strike the region after a week of smaller quakes preceding it. Luckily, there were no deaths or injuries reported after the incident. The series of earthquakes started December 28th, ranging in …
Los Angeles: 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles the Region
The new year got off to a shaky start for Angelinos! Los Angeles residents were awakened by a 4.0 magnitude earthquake around 2:13 AM on Thursday. The epicenter of the temblor was centered in the Pacific Ocean, roughly 15 miles out from Port Hueneme and …
Pasadena: High Earthquake Risk Confirmed in New Seismic Hazard Report
Pasadena is at a high-risk for destructive earthquakes. The news was confirmed in a report from the National Seismic Hazard Model which estimates where earthquakes are more likely to occur in Southern California and at what frequency and strength. Thanks to oil-prospecting studies, which have …
Earthquake Preparation Tips for 2020
As we wrap up 2019, it’s important to start setting some actionable goals for the New Year — and if you own a home in Los Angeles, earthquake preparation should be at the top of your list. 2019 saw some major shakers in Southern California. …
Earthquake News: 3.4 Quake Strikes Near Ridgecrest, CA
Earthquake News: Ridgecrest residents were rattled Thursday night when a 3.4 quake occurred at 9:33 PM, 30 miles from Ridgecrest, CA. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, there have been five earthquakes in a 3.0 magnitude or greater in that region in the last 10 …
Los Angeles: Becoming Safer Place to Live After Earthquake Retrofits
Los Angeles is making some major headway in their effort to earthquake retrofit all vulnerable buildings throughout the city and the county! If you live or work in Los Angeles, chances are you’ve seen the signs of progress. Steel frames and concrete walls are popping …
Palm Springs: 3.5 Earthquake Rattles the Region
Palm Springs residents were rocked Tuesday evening when a 3.5 magnitude earthquake occurred 7 miles from the city center. The quake happened at 10:42 PM and struck along the east to southeast stretch of Anza. Tuesday’s temblor was the largest quake of the recent earthquake …
5 Reasons to Earthquake Retrofit Your Home Today
If you own a home or an apartment building, it’s important to have your property inspected for any necessary earthquake retrofits or upgrades. Like most things in life, structures degrade over time. Different variables can affect the foundation of a structure, especially when it comes …
