Strongest Earthquake in 100 Years Strikes Mexico, 32 People Dead
An 8.1 earthquake shook Mexico’s southern coast just before midnight on Thursday. The massive quake is the largest earthquake Mexico’s encountered in nearly 100 years. The seismic activity was felt from Mexico City all the way to Guatemala, leaving 32 people dead. The United States …
Here’s Why Your Brick Foundation Needs Replacement
Brick foundations are very common in Los Angeles. However, properties that were built before 1910 with a brick foundation, might not have the necessary structural reinforcement needed to survive an earthquake. Brick foundations that have been constructed without reinforced steel are identified as “unreinforced masonry,” …
Buying a Home? Here’s How to Tell If the Foundation Is Structurally Sound
Purchasing a home is a major investment. If you’ve been looking at properties that were built before 1930, there’s a chance these buildings may have some foundation issues. Here are 4 things to be on the look for when shopping for older real estate: Doors …
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 …
Raymond Fault Line Creates New Fears
A new section of the Raymond fault line, which runs through Los Angeles’ northeast areas, has been redefined. The active fault, which caused the 4.9 earthquake in Pasadena back in 1988, has now been re-mapped extending to areas West of its original location. The California …
