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American Eagle Pro Services Inc

803 Monroe Manor Rd
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803 Monroe Manor Rd
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American Eagle Professional Services provides professional contractor services to homeowners and business throughout central Maryland. We are the leader in our industry for Mold Abatement, Fire Restoration, Water Damage Clean Up and complete remodeling services. American Eagle has been in business for over twenty years, and has performed thousands of water, fire, and mold related restoration jobs!

American Eagle Professional Services provides professional contractor services to homeowners and business throughout central Maryland. We are the leader in our industry for Mold Abatement, Fire Restoration, Water Damage Clean Up and complete remodeling services. American Eagle has been in business for over twenty years, and has performed thousands of water, fire, and mold related restoration jobs!

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

Grounding is a great first step to prevent electrical shock, but you can take it further with GFCI outlets and AFCIs (arc fault circuit interrupters). In particular, AFCIs help protect against the type of electrical arcs that cause fires, like if a mouse chews on a wire or your laptop starts overheating at the wall. These are required in some areas of your home.

Almost all new buildings in California need an earthquake shut-off valve. The requirements for an earthquake gas shut-off valve (and who can install it) depend on where you live. For example, according to the Los Angeles Municipal Code, you’re required to hire a licensed contractor to install one whenever you build, sell, or renovate a home. Check with your local building department for your city’s laws on installing, permitting, and inspecting earthquake shut-off valves.

Projects will vary based on size and scope, but an average earthquake retrofit takes between two weeks and two months. This includes the initial evaluation and plan, bidding and contract paperwork, permitting and approval process, actual work, and final inspection. Your contractor should give you a more accurate time estimate for your specific project, and they may be able to estimate how long the permitting process will take for your area.

It is not advisable to try to retrofit your home without the expertise of a professional. These projects usually require a consultation with a structural engineer and a plumber for any gas-related adjustments. Working with a professional earthquake retrofitting contractor is the best way to ensure that any structural work done to your home will help protect you and your family.

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

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