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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

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.

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

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.

An earthquake retrofit is essential for safety in an earthquake-prone area. Without proper retrofitting, your home is at risk of sliding off the foundation, shifting, or collapsing.

You may also require a retrofit if your home was built before 1980 when building codes began requiring reinforcing, bracing, and bolting for new construction. You may not be eligible for insurance to help pay for earthquake-related damages without a retrofit.

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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