Seismic Retrofitting
Seismic upgrades and earthquake retrofitting your residential home
People are often unaware of the seismic upgrades required for their home, but it is important to make sure your home is earthquake-safe. Earthquakes can happen at anytime, anywhere, and can be so violent they leave you shorthanded for a long time. So, it's important to have a plan for what to do when an earthquake strikes and you, your family, and your home will benefit from seismic retrofitting and earthquake proofing your home or business. Give Bay Area Home Remodel a call or learn more about our other services we offer.
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What is Seismic Retrofitting/Earthquake Retrofitting
Seismic retrofitting is the process of upgrading your home or business to help reduce the effects of earthquake ground motion. Earthquakes can happen at any time and are not predictable, but even a small earthquake has the potential to cause costly damage to your property. Our earthquake retrofitting ensures that your home will be safer when there is an earthquake. It makes it harder for the structure to collapse and protects the contents of your home.
Examples of seismic retrofitting include:
- Installing reinforced structure.
- Bending or cutting floor joists to the studs (subfloor joists).
- Replacing column footings. The footings are the lowest part of the structure and are usually about 4 feet below ground level. They act as anchors for the rest of the building and get strong ground reaction forces during an earthquake. Reducing the footings can increase the stability of your home.
Benefits of Earthquake Retrofitting
Increased Safety
One of the most important things we do is improve occupancy by designing a structurally safe building. Because buildings can be designed to resist earthquake ground motion and structural damage, building a safe structure where occupants are not at risk of injury or serious harm is possible. You should ensure a building with adequate strength and resistance to seismic action. This will reduce the likelihood of collapse and protect the contents of your home or business. This can help save lives, prevent injuries and reduce property damage.
Reduce Earthquake Insurance Costs
While earthquake retrofitting can reduce structural damage and the likelihood of collapse during an earthquake, it doesn't guarantee that the structure will remain safe or that your contents will be protected. To reduce the likelihood of damage from an earthquake, you can choose to add to your building's structural integrity with seismic retrofitting. This can allow you to reduce or eliminate earthquake insurance costs. More than half of all buildings have limited coverage for earthquake damage.
Forced Appreciation
Earthquake retrofitting is the best way to prove that your home and business will not collapse under the force of an earthquake, and it can help you make a stronger case for refinancing or selling your property. If you have had an earthquake, there are things you can do now to minimize any long-term damage to your home and make it more likely that you will refinance or sell your home in the future.
Why Use Bay Area Home Remodel?
We Offer Free Estimates
One of the most important aspects of earthquake retrofitting is making sure that you get a free estimate for your home's needs. This can help minimize costs and allow you to budget for what it will take to make your building or home as safe as possible if there is an earthquake. You may be able to upgrade your home in stages or do one area at a time. We will help you develop a custom plan that fits your needs.
We Are Licensed and Insured
One of the most important things to consider when planning for San Francisco, California earthquakes, and other natural disasters is the safety of your family. When you work with us, you can have peace of mind knowing that we are licensed and insured. A lifetime guarantee backs our work, so you will never have to worry about your home or business being damaged.
We Are Experts in Earthquake Retrofitting
Our staff is specially trained and experienced in the art of earthquake retrofitting. You can always feel confident knowing that we will have all the right equipment to get the job done right when you call us for a free estimate. There is nothing more important than reliable and trustworthy services when it comes to your home and family. Our staff completed extensive training in engineering and construction, so we always have the best equipment for the job. From foundation work to seismic retrofitting, we are experts in all things construction-related.
Protect your home and loved ones
It is important to prepare for earthquakes. Even small earthquakes can cause severe damage to your property, and there is a good chance you will not be able to return home for some time after an earthquake. Even if the earthquake does not damage your home, a long recovery period may cause stress and strain on you and your family. By taking the time now to talk to us about your needs, we can help protect your property with effective seismic upgrades and make sure that you are prepared if there is an earthquake in San Francisco, CA. When it comes to making your home or business safer from earthquake damage, call us today, and we will be happy to put you in touch with a qualified expert.