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CASTO TECHNICAL SERVICES INC

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60 years of experience

Casto Technical Services began in 1965 as a small, family-run company. More than forty five years later, we operate with the same goals - to treat our employees well, to provide our customers honest, reliable advice and service and to offer the industry's best equipment and controls. Casto Technical Services knows that a building's systems are vital to the comfort, productivity and performance of its inhabitants. Casto Technical Services has been setting the standard for providing commercial customers with quality service and installation. Services we provide include: installing new or upgraded HVAC systems and regular or routine maintenance and emergency repairs. Casto Technical Services will provide you with the best service in the region.

Casto Technical Services began in 1965 as a small, family-run company. More than forty five years later, we operate with the same goals - to treat our employees well, to provide our customers honest, reliable advice and service and to offer the industry's best equipment and controls. Casto Technical Services knows that a building's systems are vital to the comfort, productivity and performance of its inhabitants. Casto Technical Services has been setting the standard for providing commercial customers with quality service and installation. Services we provide include: installing new or upgraded HVAC systems and regular or routine maintenance and emergency repairs. Casto Technical Services will provide you with the best service in the region.

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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