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A&B Pressure washing

9323 Bonnie Briar Cir
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9323 Bonnie Briar Cir
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13 years of experience

Karosene hot water pressure washing do decks , stone decks, oil stain driveways, outside house cleaning, mack trucks,construction sites, restaurant greased traps ,etc

Karosene hot water pressure washing do decks , stone decks, oil stain driveways, outside house cleaning, mack trucks,construction sites, restaurant greased traps ,etc

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LNI Home

PO Box 12651
4.88(
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LNI Home

PO Box 12651
4.88(
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Customers say: True professional
17 years of experience

LNI Home offers free estimates for homeowners. We also conduct a zero money down 100% client satisfaction policy. Leads Now Inc will provide green products and top notch work done right the first time. www.lnihome.com

LNI Home offers free estimates for homeowners. We also conduct a zero money down 100% client satisfaction policy. Leads Now Inc will provide green products and top notch work done right the first time. www.lnihome.com

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Some cities or states may require you to have an earthquake gas shut-off valve. Your insurance provider may also have requirements for installing this valve. Even if you don’t have to have one by law, it’s wise to have a natural gas plumber install one anyway. These devices can be lifesaving and prevent fires or explosions in the event of a gas leak.

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.

Depending on where you live, your insurance company may require you to have a seismic shut-off valve. It depends on local regulations along with the specific provider. If it’s not a requirement, many providers will offer a discount if you install an earthquake valve, which can save you 5% or more. Contact your provider to learn about potential savings for your plan.

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