Soft Story Retrofit: Strengthening Your Home for Earthquake Safety

Preparing Your Soft Story Building for an Earthquake.

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Homes with living spaces over garages, known as "soft story" buildings, are particularly vulnerable to earthquake damage due to their large open spaces and garage door openings. In these homes, the garage often lacks sufficient structural support, leaving the upper floors exposed to significant risks during seismic events.

A Soft Story Seismic Strengthening (ESS) retrofit addresses these vulnerabilities by reinforcing the foundation, adding structural supports, and strengthening the walls that resist earthquake forces. This critical upgrade can significantly improve your home's earthquake performance and provide peace of mind for years to come.

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At Sinai Construction, we specialize in helping homeowners across Los Angeles secure their soft story buildings. Our experienced team works closely with you to ensure that your property meets the highest safety standards, so you can protect what matters most.

Contact us today for a consultation or to learn more about our Soft Story Retrofit services. Reach us at (323)655.0960.