What You Need To Know About Shear Wall Framing
To resist the lateral load caused by an earthquake, shear walls are installed in soft-story buildings. Shear walls are strongly suggested for retrofitting by seismic experts. A shear wall resists the lateral forces and is placed parallel to the wall’s plane. The rigidity and distribution of columns in weak-story buildings is a tedious task. The placing of shear walls is protection while we implement seismic solutions. […]
Basement Remodeling Cost in Los Angeles – 2025 Guide
[toc] Remodeling a basement – creating an underground livable space for families – can be a smart move for increasing the overall cost of a house. Not only does it expand your home some extra foot without changing the exterior. But it also converts a dark storage room into a home office, a bedroom, or a fully finished entertainment space due to growing family needs. In simple terms, it’s a kind of renovation that brings a significant ROI. […]
A Complete Health & Performance Checkup of Buildings – Structural Audit
[toc] Does my building require a structural audit? You might be concerned about it but don’t know where to start. Let’s help you. Most buildings in Los Angeles are 80 to 90 years old, which might have reduced their actual strength over time due to rainfall, extreme weather conditions, earthquakes, or wear and tear. And, making continuous use of such deteriorated structures may endanger the lives of occupants and surrounding residents. […]
What is Soft Story Retrofit Deadline in Los Angeles?
[toc] The city of Los Angeles has started a program to keep buildings safe, reliable, and secure against the destructive effect of an earthquake. And, being a resident of Los Angeles, it’s necessary to know in detail about this program and its related regulations before constructing a soft-story building. The distinctive design of tuck-in parking on the ground floor makes soft-story buildings vulnerable during any seismic activity. […]
Do I Need Planning Permission For a Basement Extension!
[toc] What could be more hectic than having a confined living space, which is crammed with a lot of stuff, kids are running around, or the loft is unsuitable for conversion? In such situations, we prefer to move to a new place. However, there is always a second alternative option available. Considering a basement extension or basement conversion is an effective choice to gain and extend the space from a basement. […]
How A Dental Office Construction Is Different: A Quick Guide
In designing and building a new dental office, the ultimate mark of success is revealed after a year passes. How functional is the new design? What will be the cost? Should we remodel the old construction or build a new one? How do we find out the best dental office design and construction company in Los Angeles? Well, to find out the answers to these questions and to start the construction of a dental office, let’s take the first step by following a comprehensive guide. This will help you move forward with the desire to construct a functional dental office. […]