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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

First, you can expect the project to be loud. If you have pets, you might want to take them to a friend's house during the day so they are not disturbed by any of the loud noises. In addition, you’ll need to provide the retrofit team access to areas of the house that will need to be worked on, meaning you’ll need to relocate personal items, clear clutter, and make pathways for the crew. Once the project is complete, a local building inspector will conduct a final inspection to ensure that the retrofitting is up to code.

It is not advisable to try to retrofit your home without the expertise of a professional. These projects usually require a consultation with a structural engineer and a plumber for any gas-related adjustments. Working with a professional earthquake retrofitting contractor is the best way to ensure that any structural work done to your home will help protect you and your family.

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.

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.

Hearing or feeling vibrations in your house can be unsettling, but there are a few possible causes for a vibrating noise in your wall or floor. Light bulbs and fixtures, circuit breakers, loose pipes, or faulty wiring could all cause vibrations. If you’re not sure what’s causing the vibrations, you can call a contractor to assess your home and narrow down the cause.

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