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How to Know If a Home Should be Retrofitted or Not

Retrofitting is one of the safest solutions for making your house strong enough to withstand the sheer force of any natural disaster. A building structure gets more affected by an earthquake, whose magnitude depends on the area of your location and severity rests on the age of your house. It's never easy to estimate that your home is earthquake resistant or not. So, to ease your confusion, see the below slideshow to find out whether or not a home should be retrofitted.

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How to Know If a Home Should be Retrofitted or Not

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  1. How to Know if a Home Should be Retrofitted or Not

  2. Natural disasters like earthquakes are common in Southern California & it takes a toll on humans as well as on their dwellings.

  3. Earthquake insurance is never a part of homeowners policy which means it is critical to take precautionary measures for your home.

  4. A Secured foundation is the most important aspect of an earthquake resistant building.

  5. Retrofitting solidifies the foundation, stabilizing & securing the very base the home sits upon.

  6. Consider some of these things before going for a retrofitting. 1. The area you live in 2.The age of the structure 3. The physical location of the home 4. Attached garages

  7. The area you live in

  8. Southern California cities like Tarzana, Santa Monica & Long Beach have suffered devastating earthquakes over the years.

  9. The damages to the buildings were caused due to the disruption of the foundation that keeps a building stable.

  10. These areas are prone to earthquakes & you must find a way to work around.

  11. Fortunately, retrofitting can make a foundation stable enough to withstand even the most intense earthquakes.

  12. The age of the structure

  13. Depending on how old the home is, the foundation might be more susceptible to earthquake damage.

  14. Homes that were built decades ago did not employ the same technology, accuracy & efficiency in design.

  15. The builders didn't take into account how to properly stabilize structures in preparation for earthquakes.

  16. Homes that were built after the 80s were especially lacking in foundational security.

  17. Engineering & structural design have evolved with the tune of time, & your home might not meet safety standards.

  18. The physical location of the home

  19. There are specific protocols for a structure that sits on a hill, on a flat surface, or on a raised foundation.

  20. These protocols must be adhered to & followed while building a house.

  21. The location of a home on a flat surface is the optimal condition to better withstand earthquakes.

  22. Houses that are built on hills can be structurally stabilized by retrofitting & other techniques to provide resistance against quakes.

  23. Attached garages

  24. Garages are a luxury & commodity for many people seeking new homes, but they are susceptible to earthquake damage.

  25. The lack of support surrounding the garage door requires the foundation to be strong enough to withstand the shaking.

  26. If you have a garage have the foundation assessed by the experts in your area who can suggest ways to address the issue.

  27. How we can help

  28. The experts at Troy builders have years of experience & expertise in the field of retrofitting & foundational repairs.

  29. We have lived in & served in the areas of Southern California & know how terrifying & destructive earthquakes can be for people.

  30. We have strong work ethics & give attention to detail which are needed for someone working in the field of retrofitting.

  31. Contact us today to schedule a consultation & we will help you feel more assured & rested by taking care of your home.

  32. http://www.troybuilders.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Troy-Builders/ 515246492139991 Thank You!

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