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BDPeak Engineering, LLC

2841 East K Street
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BDPeak Engineering, LLC

2841 East K Street
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BDPeak Engineering provides structural engineering design & drafting services for commercial, residential, industrial and institutional projects. Forensic Investigations & Engineering services are offered for residential & commercial structures. BDPeak was founded on two principles: honesty and integrity. We are professionally licensed throughout the United States, primarily focusing on the Rocky Mountain region. Our staff has been practicing structural engineering and serving the region for 15 years. BDPeak is professionally licensed in Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota & Texas.

"Working with Bryan and BDPeak Engineering was an overall great experience. Being first time home builders, Bryan helped make the process as smooth as possible and helped put any concerns we may have had going into it at ease. His attention to detail and communication was second to none. He was very responsive throughout the whole process whenever we had any questions and always met the deadlines he had set. I would most definitely recommend using the services BDPeak offers for any prospective building projects."

Chris P on December 2022

BDPeak Engineering provides structural engineering design & drafting services for commercial, residential, industrial and institutional projects. Forensic Investigations & Engineering services are offered for residential & commercial structures. BDPeak was founded on two principles: honesty and integrity. We are professionally licensed throughout the United States, primarily focusing on the Rocky Mountain region. Our staff has been practicing structural engineering and serving the region for 15 years. BDPeak is professionally licensed in Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota & Texas.

"Working with Bryan and BDPeak Engineering was an overall great experience. Being first time home builders, Bryan helped make the process as smooth as possible and helped put any concerns we may have had going into it at ease. His attention to detail and communication was second to none. He was very responsive throughout the whole process whenever we had any questions and always met the deadlines he had set. I would most definitely recommend using the services BDPeak offers for any prospective building projects."

Chris P on December 2022

Storm King Restoration

710 S 13th St
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Storm King Restoration

710 S 13th St
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40 years of experience

We speci;ize in dealing with storm damaged situations-after hail storms-tornado's ,floods our team comes in -does temporary repairs to stop the damage then works through the process with your insurace company to bring your property back to as good or better condition than it was prior to the catastrophe often at no out of the pocket expense to the homeowner.

We speci;ize in dealing with storm damaged situations-after hail storms-tornado's ,floods our team comes in -does temporary repairs to stop the damage then works through the process with your insurace company to bring your property back to as good or better condition than it was prior to the catastrophe often at no out of the pocket expense to the homeowner.

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.

Even if you invested in the cost of a gas shut-off valve for your oven and other appliances, it’s a good idea to add a seismic shut-off valve as an extra safety measure. 

Gas shut-off valves for appliances are manual, meaning someone has to cut off the flow of gas. This leaves room for error, as you might not be home or might be too distracted to think about gas lines during an earthquake. An earthquake valve is automatic and will protect your home from gas-related disasters in the event of an earthquake.

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.

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.

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.

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