Homes Red-Tagged In Hollywood Hills After Landslide, Highlights Importance of Strong Foundation
Two homes were red-tagged in the Hollywood Hills on Tuesday after suffering a significant landslide. One property lost a large part of its backyard after it fell down a hillside. Other homes in the area have been evacuated as a precaution. A spokesperson for the …
2017 Homeowner Registration For Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program Now Open For Enrollment
Big news, Angelinos. The Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program is now open for enrollment for Los Angeles homeowners living in 90018 and 90019 zip codes. The Brace + Bolt program is giving grants for “building-code-compliant” seismic retrofits. Specifically, retrofits that strengthen older homes to prevent …
Earthquake Brace + Bolt Grants Open For Enrollment in Santa Barbara, First Time In Four Years
Homeowners in Santa Barbara are finally eligible to register for the Earthquake Brace + Bolt program (EBB). Qualifying residents can receive up to $3,000 to retrofit their homes, as a measure to get more earthquake safe properties on the streets of California. While EBB opened …
Julian Construction Starts Soft-Story Retrofit Job in Los Angeles
Building peace of mind, one building at a time. Thanks to Julian Construction, there will be another earthquake retrofitted building in the city. Julian De La Torre’s company has started a soft-story earthquake retrofit on the 1800 block of South Victoria Ave. in Los Angeles. …
Top 3 Signs You Have a Drainage Problem
Julian Construction, Inc., (www.julianconstruction.com), a foundation repair and construction company in Los Angeles, discloses the top three signs that you have a possible drainage problem on your property. According to Julian De La Torre, founder of Julian Construction, “By discovering any drainage issues early, especially …
Differentiating Between the 3 Primary Foundation Types
LOS ANGELES, CA: Julian Construction, Inc., (www.julianconstruction.com), a foundation repair and construction company in Los Angeles, explains the three primary foundation types. Julian Construction founder De La Tore says “The three primary foundation types are full basement, slab-on-grade, & crawlspace. They are each used in …
Earthquake Retrofitting
Scientists recently discovered a significant tear in the Earth’s crust that could lead to significant earthquakes and tsunamis throughout the Ring of Fire. The Ring is an area of the Pacific Ocean that includes the West Coast of the United States. Earthquakes can cause serious …
Repairing Stucco
Stucco is a type of plaster that is used in commercial and residential structures to coat wall surfaces and molding. It is made from Portland cement, sand, lime and water. Because of its strength and durability, it can be applied to exterior as well as …
Julian Construction Offers Home Foundation Replacement
LOS ANGELES, CA: Julian Construction, Inc., (www.julianconstruction.com), a foundation construction and repair company in Los Angeles, offers full home foundation replacement services. Foundation replacement involves removing the entire current groundwork, putting in fresh wood forms and pouring new concrete, reinforced with steel rebar. Most homes …