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,” …
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 …
Does Your Pier Foundation Need Replacement?
Your home’s foundation is arguably the most important facet of its structure. Like many man-made objects, these foundations can deteriorate over time. For example, when your home’s foundation settles at different rates, that’s when issues like foundation cracks, uneven and/or sinking floors, drywall cracks, tight …
Santa Monica City Council Approves Nation’s Largest Retrofitting Effort
Santa Monica’s new seismic retrofitting effort could mean big changes for Los Angeles. The City Council approved Santa Monica’s latest seismic safety measure to retrofit some 2,000 buildings deemed vulnerable to earthquakes. Santa Monica’s new safety rules would extend Los Angeles’ recent retrofit efforts, going …
Cripple Wall Bracing: What You Need to Know
When you seismically retrofit a property, there are several factors that need to be examined. One of the first things an inspector will check is the home’s cripple wall. A cripple wall can be found in the crawl space of the property. How do you …
Santa Monica Lists 2,000 Buildings Needing Retrofit
Santa Monica is serious about preparing for the next big one. The city is requiring some 2,000 buildings to be seismically retrofitted in a measure to prepare the area for a major earthquake. Going one step further than Los Angeles’ recent measure requiring the retrofit …
Brick Foundation Repair: What You Need To Know
Does your home have a brick foundation? Brick foundations are quite common in Los Angeles, but as much as they can be aesthetically pleasing, there are some risks associated with these structures. Like most substances, the motar – which is used to glue the bricks …
Los Angeles Releases List of 13,500 Apartments In Need of Earthquake Retrofitting
Looks like Los Angeles is getting even more serious about earthquake safety. City inspectors spent over two years compiling information on soft-story structures in need of retrofitting (aka seismic strengthening) around L.A, and the Los Angeles Times just released the data. The list, which has …
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 …
