Pier and Post Foundation Repair
The Problem, Pier and Post foundations are similar to cripple walls, in this type of construction, the outside wall of the house is...
Weak Cripple Walls.
The Problem, Wooden stud walls are sometimes used on top of a exterior foundation to support a house and create a crawl space. These are...
Retrofitting Foundation Anchors
The primary purpose of earthquake retrofitting is to keep your home from being displaced from its concrete foundation. Existing homes...
Unreinforced Brick Chimneys in a Earthquake
The Problem. Many brick chimneys are built with no reinforcement and are possibly prone to collapse or damage in an earth quake,...
Natural Gas Safety in the Home
Natural Gas Safety in the Home The Problem. Natural gas appliances and pipes in homes can be damaged resulting in Gas Leaks, that may...