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87 years of experience

we been in business since 1938 in oklahoma we started spraying foam in 1968 we got out of the foam business for several yrs in 2006 we built our own home and could not find some one to spray it like we wanted to be sprayed. so we decided to do it our self, so we purchaes the equipment and boy how things changed since the early 70s well we went back to school and got reschool on new building tech. and been going ever yr to keep up on changing building codes and enviroment codes. rest is history.

we been in business since 1938 in oklahoma we started spraying foam in 1968 we got out of the foam business for several yrs in 2006 we built our own home and could not find some one to spray it like we wanted to be sprayed. so we decided to do it our self, so we purchaes the equipment and boy how things changed since the early 70s well we went back to school and got reschool on new building tech. and been going ever yr to keep up on changing building codes and enviroment codes. rest is history.

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fugate construction

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33 years of experience

At Fugate Construction we take pride in our work! We have a few payment options including: Personal Checks, Money orders, Wire Transfer, Cash and coming soon Credit Cards. All checks and money orders must be made payable to Joshua Fugate. Billing procedures: On contracts amounting to $400 or more require a down payment of cost of material and 50% of labor costs.

At Fugate Construction we take pride in our work! We have a few payment options including: Personal Checks, Money orders, Wire Transfer, Cash and coming soon Credit Cards. All checks and money orders must be made payable to Joshua Fugate. Billing procedures: On contracts amounting to $400 or more require a down payment of cost of material and 50% of labor costs.

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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