Bolting and Bracing: The Foundation of a Safer Home

Protecting Your Home During Foundation Repairs: Why Shoring Matters

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In Los Angeles, seismic retrofitting is a critical investment for protecting your home from earthquake damage. A typical retrofit includes foundation bolting, cripple wall bracing, and connecting the floor framing to the cripple wall—each one playing a vital role in securing your structure.

When an earthquake strikes, the violent shaking can cause a home to shift off its foundation or collapse if not properly anchored. Foundation bolting helps anchor your home to the concrete foundation, while cripple wall bracing strengthens the short walls between the foundation and the floor. Together with floor-to-wall attachments, these upgrades help your house stay intact when the ground moves.

The result? A home that stays together is far more likely to make it through an earthquake with minimal damage.

Don’t wait for the next big one. Contact us today to learn more about protecting your home with professional seismic retrofitting.

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