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K&B Construction, Inc.

2330 Angler Dr.
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2330 Angler Dr.
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10 years of experience

With over 40 Years of construction experience the dedicated Pros of K&B are ready to go to work for you. At K&B providing quality service, and a quality product whether a new custom home, new commercial office space or an RV Garage addition. K&B knows that quality service means providing the best pricing on the best product and that the best product means understanding that living in and with that new home or remodel must be both a pleasure and must be affordable. K&B incorporates the newest methods, materials, and construction techniques to insure you, our clients, the highest quality construction at the lowest possible price.

With over 40 Years of construction experience the dedicated Pros of K&B are ready to go to work for you. At K&B providing quality service, and a quality product whether a new custom home, new commercial office space or an RV Garage addition. K&B knows that quality service means providing the best pricing on the best product and that the best product means understanding that living in and with that new home or remodel must be both a pleasure and must be affordable. K&B incorporates the newest methods, materials, and construction techniques to insure you, our clients, the highest quality construction at the lowest possible price.

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

Many homeowners want to know whether earthquake retrofitting is tax deductible. Because it’s often considered a capital improvement, you usually can’t deduct it. In some cases and locations, you may qualify for tax incentives, but you’ll need to talk to a tax professional or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about your specific circumstances. You may also be able to find grant money for seismic upgrades, which can lower the cost of your insurance premiums and save money over time.

First, you can expect the project to be loud. If you have pets, you might want to take them to a friend's house during the day so they are not disturbed by any of the loud noises. In addition, you’ll need to provide the retrofit team access to areas of the house that will need to be worked on, meaning you’ll need to relocate personal items, clear clutter, and make pathways for the crew. Once the project is complete, a local building inspector will conduct a final inspection to ensure that the retrofitting is up to code.

Earthquake gas shut-off valves, or seismic gas shut-off valves, are safety devices that attach to your natural gas line. When an earthquake hits, the valve automatically turns off the flow of gas. Earthquake gas shut-off valves can prevent gas leaks, which are especially dangerous after a quake due to the risk of fire and explosion.

A home with proper earthquake retrofitting can sustain minimal damage in earthquakes of up to 7.0 magnitude, although risks are higher based on how close and deep the earthquake is. A home closer to the earthquake epicenter will sustain greater damage, especially if the earthquake is closer to the surface of the Earth, but retrofitting can help minimize the risk of injuries.

Ensure proper ventilation, fix leaks, and schedule regular pest inspections to protect your property.

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