Seismic Upgrades

Los Angeles Seismic Reinforcement

If you’re from Los Angeles or anywhere in the the Los Angeles Area, then when the ground starts moving you don’t get “too” surprised because it happens so often! We’re pretty safe from floods, hurricanes and snow, but we are known for earthquakes and this means extra measures need to be taken in most cases to help a home stay in one piece and on its foundation in the even of a large quake.

Seismic retrofitting is the process of reinforcing your home against the forces of earthquakes. In general, it includes “sheer walling” your foundation walls to help prevent them from twisting during an earthquake, and bolting your home to it’s foundation to help prevent it from sliding off the foundation during a seismic event. There also metal braces that are used in certain types of foundations that are used. Depending on the type of construction it is, there may be other things that can be done as well.

Most homes in Los Angeles do not have seismic reinforcement, and considering the age of most of the homes in Los Angeles, it’s great that Smith & Armani Design and Construction has created a way to get some (or all) of this work done. We in the Los Angeles Area do live in an active seismic zone, and this type of work has been proven to help protect Home Maintenance from damage during an earthquake.

So If You Are Looking For Seismic Upgrades In The Los Angeles Area Then Please Give Us A Call At 310.261.1110 Or Click Here For Estimate