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high performance spray foam insulation

990704 S 3480 Rd
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high performance spray foam insulation

990704 S 3480 Rd
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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.

fugate construction

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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

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 retrofitting can increase your home value, making it a great return on investment. This feature is especially valuable in areas prone to earthquakes. Besides the increased safety value (not only for your family but for the next family who moves in), earthquake retrofitting also helps lower homeowners insurance rates. In addition, having your home earthquake retrofitted can make it easier to get a home loan since they are considered lower risk.

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.

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.

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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