Earthquake
Retrofitting
Many homes in the Washington and Oregon regions aren’t constructed to accommodate seismic activity. That’s because the Seattle Fault wasn’t identified until 1992. Therefore, people living in this seismically active region who own an older home are at risk. There’s a high chance that your home isn’t built to current seismic codes.
Retrofitting homes involves upgrading existing structures with modern technology and materials. That’s where earthquake retrofitting comes into play. Even a minor seismic event could cause your home to shift off the foundation. It’s vital to take action, so schedule seismic retrofitting services with TerraFirma and safeguard your home in case of an earthquake.
Reasons to
retrofit your home
- You reside in a high-risk, active seismic zone.
- You want earthquake retrofitting to improve your home’s strength.
- You want your home to act as a shelter after an earthquake.
- You want to potentially reduce earthquake repair costs, insurance premiums, and deductibles.
- You want to reduce earthquake insurance premiums and deductibles.
- You want to potentially qualify for earthquake insurance if your home isn’t currently eligible.
What are common signs of earthquake vulnerabilities?
The following are the most common home issues to look out for in Portland, Salem, Roseburg, and the Seattle-Tacoma areas:
HOMES RETROFITTED & HOMEOWNERS PROTECTED
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From Roseburg to Eugene, Portland to Seattle, our earthquake retrofitting work speaks for itself
EARTHQUAKE RETROFITTING HOMEOWNER QUESTIONS
How can I assure my home IS ready for an earthquake?
Scheduling a free evaluation with your local TerraFirma System Design Specialist is the first step toward a permanent fix for your home’s earthquake readiness. Your System Design Specialist will conduct an on-site evaluation of your home and depending on several factors a prescriptive seismic retrofit or a custom-engineered system will be designed to bring your home up to standard. TerraFirma takes care of all necessary engineering, permits, labor, and materials.
WILL EARTHQUAKE RETROFITTING REDUCE THE COST OF EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE?
Retrofitting your home can potentially reduce your earthquake insurance premiums and deductibles. TerraFirma has seismically retrofitted thousands of houses across the Pacific Northwest and helped homeowners throughout the region qualify their homes for earthquake insurance.
Don’t forget – seismic activity can start a chain of unexpected events that leave unprepared homes severely damaged.