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The Best Roofing Contractors in the South Bay
Rain has finally made it's way back to Los Angeles, and if you have an old roof it could soon turn into a leaky roof.
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What is an Earthquake Retrofit? How to Protect Your Home from Quakes
Ever since the Ridgecrest Earthquakes struck in July 2019, several friends and customers of mine have asked for my construction advice - they all...
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What is Earthquake Brace + Bolt Retrofit? Seismic Retrofit Protection
We all know that California is ‘Earthquake Country’, but did you know that nearly every neighborhood in Los Angeles is near an earthquake fault?
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What is a Cool Roof? Why are They Required in Los Angeles?
Do you know what a Cool Roof Is? Why Do You Need One? If your roof is getting kind of old and you’ve been thinking of getting your roof replaced you...
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Simpson Strong Frame vs MiTek Hardy Frame, An Honest Comparison
Do you know all the retrofit solutions that are available for your soft-story building? The most common solution is to install special moment frames...
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The Best Soft-Story Retrofit Contractors in Los Angeles, CA
Do you have a soft story building in Los Angeles or Santa Monica and need soft story retrofit? Looking for a trustworthy soft-story retrofit...
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How Much Do Soft-Story Retrofit Engineering Plans Cost in LA?
If you received a notice for the Los Angeles Building and Safety about a soft story retrofit, you are probably wondering what the engineering plans...
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How Much Does a Soft-Story Retrofit Construction Cost in Los Angeles?
How much will this soft-story retrofit cost? It is the most commonly asked question I get during a site assessment. When this ordinance became law,...
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What is the Soft Story Retrofit Process in the City of Los Angeles?
Many of you know there are approximately 13,500 soft-story buildings in the City of Los Angeles that require a retrofit since the passing of...
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Best Laminate Flooring: Cascade Series from Urbanfloor
Hey, folks! I’m Alex Rodriguez, owner of Bay Cities Construction. On this week’s blog I’ll be talking about home flooring. No matter what project...