Houses are built to last, but how can you be sure that they’re ready to weather even the harshest storms or weather events?
While the foundation remains solid, the rest of the home isn’t as rigid.
What this means is that if your house moves or shifts too much, it will more than likely collapse. This is evident in the aftermath of earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other significant storms where the house becomes a pile of rubble next to a still-pristine foundation.
If you are worried about your home being easily collapsible, you may want to have additional reinforcements installed. This can help prevent your home from collapsing even under the harshest situations.
Seismic Retrofitting Houston, Texas
House bolting, also called seismic retrofitting, secures your home by strategically bolting it directly to the foundation underneath. What this does is helps transfer some of the added stress to the concrete slab, as well as helps reduce the amount of movement the home undergoes. This is especially useful for homes located near a known fault line, or even in areas prevalent to tornadoes and storms. By securing your house, it is far more likely to stay intact versus homes that never had it. Seismic retrofitting is ideal for any house style or type. Call today for increased safety!
Protect Against Nature
Houston, Texas is no stranger to extreme weather conditions. More often than not, one storm usually causes other problems, such as hurricanes causing flooding.The intense pressure, winds, and even increased moisture can all work together to damage your home, even if your foundation is still in great shape.
Houses, especially taller ones or those built from lighter materials, are especially at risk. Weather and other phenomena can cause a house to rattle apart, topple over, or even in some cases, slide directly off of the foundation! By bolting your home directly to your foundation below, it can help protect against your home falling away. By tying it to the stable foundation, it will help absorb some of the pressure and shock, leaving your home intact.
Replace Old Bolts
Another way that Foundation Repair Houston helps more homeowners is by replacing old rusted bolts with new ones. Even if you’ve had seismic retrofitting performed in the past, these old bolts can rust away, leaving your home vulnerable again. We can inspect your existing house bolts and determine if they are at risk for wearing away. If that’s the case, then it’s a simple process of removing the old ones and bolting the home down again.
Don’t Wait!
Severe weather seasons can last for months, and Texas receives several different natural threats. Before your home is caught unprepared, call our team today and have the best in local house bolting services.We keep your home secured and your family safe by preparing you for even the most torrential storms. If you need the peace of mind that your house is ready for Mother Nature, call us and know for sure.