While Californians are accustomed to earthquakes and have an evacuation plan in place, it's crucial to consider whether they also have a strategy for safeguarding their homes or buildings. Fortunately, California's building codes are regularly updated to ensure structural safety during seismic events. With this in mind, Sinai Construction specializes in providing optimal solutions for your property. For example, a client in the Studio City area sought our assistance in retrofitting their 3-floor multi-unit apartment building, known as a Soft Story building. These types of structures, common in Los Angeles, feature parking spaces beneath residential units, posing a risk if not updated due to weak ground floors.
Sinai Construction handles the entire retrofitting process, starting with breaking down existing concrete and excavating dirt to create space for grade beams. The team then utilizes lifting equipment to install and weld moment frames, reinforcing the building's overall structure. Attention to detail is paramount, as ensuring your safety is our top priority. Soft-story buildings are vulnerable to lateral forces during earthquakes, but retrofitting can significantly reduce the risk of damage, providing occupants with a safer environment to seek shelter or evacuate.
At Sinai Construction, we approach every project with care and dedication, driven by our belief that people support us not for what we do, but for why we do it – because we genuinely care. For your next Soft Story Retrofit project, contact us at (323)655.0960.
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