Moment Frames

Avant-Garde Construction offers expert installation of moment frames to reinforce Bay Area homes and buildings against seismic and lateral forces. Moment frames are engineered steel structures designed to provide critical support around large openings—such as garage doors or open ground floors—making them essential for soft-story retrofits and earthquake safety.

What’s Included:

• Structural Assessment: We evaluate your property to determine where moment frames are needed for maximum stability and code compliance.
• Professional Installation: Precision installation of engineered steel moment frames to reinforce vulnerable areas and maintain open floor plans.
• Seismic Upgrades: Moment frames are a key component in earthquake retrofits, soft-story upgrades, and meeting modern building codes.
• Code Compliance: All work meets or exceeds California and local seismic and building code requirements.

Why Choose Avant-Garde?

• Bay Area Expertise: Decades of experience with local seismic risks, soils, and construction standards.
• Licensed & Insured: All installations are performed to the highest safety and quality standards.
• Clear Communication: You’ll receive a detailed assessment, transparent recommendations, and regular updates throughout your project.
• Trusted Results: Over 3,000 retrofits completed since 2009, with a reputation for superb work.

• Typically starting at $30,000 + (rough construction pricing only).
• Please contact us before purchasing this service to determine your home’s exact details and costs.
• Please email us for additional information at Sales@Avant-GardeCE.com.