Seismic Retrofitting and Bolting of Homes with Cripple Walls is Simple and Affordable

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How do I retrofit my house? How do I find a seismic retrofit contractor? What exactly does a seismic retrofit contractor do? Who should inspect the work to make sure it was done correctly?These are the questions you as a homeowner need answers to.
Seismic retrofit contractors perform cripple wall retrofits on homes all over the Bay Area and there is a good chance you live in one of these houses. Clients always ask "How do you plan on retrofitting my house?" As a response to this question we produced this video to teach you how a cripple wall retrofit on a typical Bay Area should be done. This video explains step by step everything that needs to be done in a good cripple wall seismic retrofit.
Here you will learn what retrofit foundation bolts do, see how plywood for strong shear walls should be installed, and how best to attach the floor to the cripple wall. You will also learn basic earthquake retrofit engineering so you can do the earthquake engineering yourself. Good earthquake engineering is the key to a good retrofit and it is worth studying this part of the video. good seismic retrofit will not only save you thousands of dollars but in some cases will save your life. If you watch this video you will be able to interview seismic retrofit contractors and tell if they know what they are doing. Protecting your home with a retrofit is the best earthquake insurance you can have.