Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why do I need to quake proof my house?
A. When you quake proof your
house, you mitigate the potential damage to the following:
1- The occupants of the house
2- The house structure
3- The content of the house
Q. How do I know if I need any proofing services?
A. If you answer NO or
Unknown to one of the following questions:
1- Is your water heater braced, strapped, or anchored to
resist falling during earthquake?
2- Is your house bolted or anchored to the foundation?
3- Are the exterior cripple walls braced?
4- If the exterior foundation consists of unconnected
concrete piers and posts, have
they been strengthened?
5- If the exterior foundation, or part of it, is made of
unreinforced masonry, has it been
strengthened?
6- If the house is built on a hillside - Are the exterior
tall foundation walls braced?
7- If the house is built on a hillside - Were the tall posts
or columns either built to resist earthquakes or have they
been strengthened?
8- If the exterior walls of the house, or part of them, are
made of unreinforced masonry,
have they been strengthened?
9- If the house has a living area over the garage, was the
wall around the garage door
opening either built to resist earthquakes or has it been
strengthened?
10- Is the house outside an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault
Zone (zones immediately
surrounding known earthquake faults)?
11- Is the house outside a Seismic Hazard Zone (zone
identified as susceptible to liquefaction
Q. If you are not sure about any of the questions
above, what should be your next step?
A. To get a free professional
advice or help in answering your questions, and concerns
contact us.
Q. How do I know what is needed of me to do in order
to get my house quake proof?
A. To get a free professional
report please fill out the form
located here
Q. What is the cost to quake proof my house?
A. The pricing of
proofing a house depends on the work needed. To get a
professional work assessment free of charge,
fill out our form and we will
provide a professional to visit your location and write up a
report.
