Bay Area Soft-Story Homes: Why You Must Retrofit Now to Avoid $150,000+ in Earthquake Losses
Why Bay Area Homeowners Shouldn’t Wait for a Soft-Story Retrofit If your home has a living space built above […]
Seismic Performance
Why FEMA P-1100-2A Is Better Than Plan Set A
Why FEMA P-1100-2A Is Better Than Plan Set A Just in California alone, as many as 1.2 million houses
Why Structural Screws are Better than Nails for Seismic Retrofits
Why Structural Screws are Better than Nails for Seismic Retrofits When upgrading your home’s seismic protection, an overlooked decision is
Screw and Nail Spacing Matters More than You Might Think
Screw and Nail Spacing Matters More than You Might Think For a seismic retrofit, plywood screw and nailing spaces matter
How to Select a Seismic Design Team
How to Select a Seismic Design Team Seismic designs are not only expensive but also extremely important. Because of this,
What Most Contractors Miss During Crawl Space Assessments
What Most Contractors Miss During Crawl Space Assessments When it comes to protecting the foundation of your home, few things
Why Site Consultation Fees Are Worth It for Seismic Work
Why Site Consultation Fees Are Worth It for Seismic Work At first, a site consultation fee might be something that
How to Select Materials for Corrosion Resistance
How to Select Materials for Corrosion Resistance Metal hardware is what keeps every structure together. However, despite this, it’s also
Common Seismic Building Code Violations in the Bay Area
In a high seismic activity region like the Bay Area, specific seismic building codes have been created to ensure the
What Is the FEMA P-58 Seismic Methodology?
What Is the FEMA P-58 Seismic Methodology? The FEMA P-58 Seismic Methodology is a performance-based approach for evaluating how buildings