Be Careful of Foundation Problems When Getting Your Home Ready for the Market

In today’s tight economy selling a house isn’t easy these days. There are a huge number of homes on the market, and buyers are easily scared off if they encounter problems that may negatively impact resale value. Among the many issues that need to...

25. Dec. 2010 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Brace your Garage Door Opening

Garages are particularly vulnerable to earthquake damage, and especially if there is living space above the garage. The narrow walls on either side of the garage opening must be able to support the seismic load that is transferred from the roof and additional living...

25. Dec. 2010 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Earthquake Preparedness Tips for Your Home

Here is a list of 13 Earthquake Preparedness Tips for homeowners living in earthquake country. 1. Check chimneys, roofs, and wall foundations for stability. Make sure that your home is bolted to its foundation. Call a licensed contractor if there are any questions. 2. Learn...

23. Dec. 2010 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Baja Earthquake Puts Strain On Los Angeles

The magnitude 7.2 earthquake that rocked desert communities in Baja, Mexico on 4 April 2010 appears to have transferred strain onto southern California faults, raising the risk of a “Big One” in the Los Angeles Basin, scientists said yesterday at a meeting of the...

23. Dec. 2010 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Latest Southern California Rains Might Jeopardize Your Home’s Foundation!

California Foundation Works Warns of Poor Drainage Problems Can Damage your Home Foundations! If you live near Los Angeles, in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, then you’ve heard the warnings. People who live in canyons prone to mudslides have been told to...

23. Dec. 2010 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Requiring Sidewalk Repairs at the Point of Sale

How does a point-of-sale strategy work? Before any sale, the city inspects the sidewalk fronting the property. If the inspector finds that damage or displacement of the sidewalk creates an unsafe condition, the owner must pay to fix it before completing the sale. Los...

20. Jul. 2010 / by Administrator / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Crawl Space Encapsulation

Health Effects of Mold Mold has become a big issue in recent years — the subject of lawsuits, closed schools, and the impetus for the growth of a “new” industry, mold testing and remediation. Discover how mold affects your indoor air quality and your...

6. Jul. 2010 / by Administrator / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Chimney Rebuilding

There is no completely effective way of preventing earthquake damage to an unreinforced masonry chimney. The best solution is chimney rebuilding which is the removal of the chimney down to the top of the firebox and installation of a factory-built, metal flue enclosed...

2. Jul. 2010 / by Administrator / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

How will i know if i need retrofitting ?

How will I know if I need retrofitting?   What to look for … To check your home’s earthquake fitness, all you need is a flashlight and a willingness to get a little bit dirty. The place to start is in the crawl space underneath your...

2. Jul. 2010 / by Administrator / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Are You Prepared for the next Earthquake?

Unlike hurricanes or some other natural disasters, earthquakes strike suddenly and without warning, therefore the only thing you can do is take preventative measures and be prepared for the next earthquake in advance, before a deadly earthquake strikes in your area. There are things...

2. Jul. 2010 / by Administrator / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

What is the risk?

The Northridge Earthquake in January 1994 approximately rearranged almost 2000 square miles of Los Angeles, leaving portions of it almost two feet higher than before. The 6.7 magnitude quake also forced scientists to revise their estimates of the seismic hazard and risk facing the...

23. Dec. 2009 / by California Foundation Works / Concrete, Construction, Drainage Problems, Earthquake Retrofit, Foundation Problems, Press Releases , Real Estate, Uncategorized / 0 comments

Improve The Marketability of Your Buildings!

Sellers of residential buildings are always looking for ways to make their properties more marketable. One way to improve the marketability of your buildings is by performing a seismic retrofit (earthquake retrofit) PRIOR to the sale. In addition to improving the marketability of your buildings...

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