Ongoing Soft-Story Retrofit Project: Reinforcing Safety, One Building at a Time

Strengthening One Garage at a Time: Sinai Construction's Soft Story Retrofit Project

At Sinai Construction, we’ve been making great progress on one of our current soft-story retrofit projects, reinforcing a structure that—like many in California—is vulnerable during seismic activity.

Soft-story buildings are typically two-story structures with living spaces built above garages or open ground-level areas. These open fronts may lack the lateral support needed to withstand an earthquake. That’s where retrofitting comes in—by installing steel reinforcements, structural framing, and anchoring systems, we help strengthen these weak points and protect the building from potential collapse.

This current project has required time, expertise, and careful coordination. From installing heavy steel beams to reinforcing garage entry points, every step we take brings this building closer to compliance, stability, and long-term safety.

While our focus in this blog isn't on grants, it's worth noting that many homeowners in California qualify for state-supported retrofit funding programs—and we’re always happy to guide you through the retrofit process, with or without grant support.

Secure Your Home Before the Next Quake

Don't wait for the ground to shake. Let Sinai Construction help you make your building earthquake-resilient.📞 Call us today at (323) 655-0960 to schedule a structural inspection or learn more about our retrofit services.

Sinai Construction – Trusted Experts in Seismic Safety.

Steel Beam Frame Being Installed

Frame Was Installed