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VETSEL LLC provides skilled management and labor for repair-alteration-renovation of commercial and residential properties, and is an active Contractor at all of our eastern North Carolina Military Base Facilities. Principal Partner Mark Oljaca is a Licensed Building Contractor in NC since 1995. Our firm has all of the certificates, training, and credentials required to perform Federal and State Government projects. Owner Stan LaFlamme is a Service Disabled Veteran, and our firm does offer DISCOUNTS to active and retired Veterans and Disabled Vets, as well as a senior citizen discount.

VETSEL LLC provides skilled management and labor for repair-alteration-renovation of commercial and residential properties, and is an active Contractor at all of our eastern North Carolina Military Base Facilities. Principal Partner Mark Oljaca is a Licensed Building Contractor in NC since 1995. Our firm has all of the certificates, training, and credentials required to perform Federal and State Government projects. Owner Stan LaFlamme is a Service Disabled Veteran, and our firm does offer DISCOUNTS to active and retired Veterans and Disabled Vets, as well as a senior citizen discount.

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Hearing or feeling vibrations in your house can be unsettling, but there are a few possible causes for a vibrating noise in your wall or floor. Light bulbs and fixtures, circuit breakers, loose pipes, or faulty wiring could all cause vibrations. If you’re not sure what’s causing the vibrations, you can call a contractor to assess your home and narrow down the cause.

Generally, the retrofitting process can take two to four weeks. Your contractor will let you know if staying in your home for the entire project is feasible. However, most people are able to remain at home. If your home is undergoing earthquake rehab, it's more likely that you'll need to leave until work is complete. Your earthquake insurance may cover boarding costs if your home is deemed unsafe.

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