Our older homes have survived a few earthquakes, but are they built to withstand a Seattle Fault quake or a subduction zone event?
Learn how our wood framed houses are likely to fail in an earthquake.
More importantly, learn what steps can be taken to keep your home safe when the ground starts moving (and to qualify for earthquake insurance).
From anchors and hold downs to shear bracing and framing connections, you will learn about the basic requirements of seismic retrofitting.
Time is running out...
- Why prepare for natural disasters
- Seattle's Specific Earthquake Hazards
- Good news & Bad news
- Why and How homes fail
- What Prevents homes from failing
Sound Seismic did such a thorough job. Looking at their work lets me sleep better at night
knowing my house is now very unlikely to shift off its foundations in an earthquake.
Philippa K.
@SoundSeismic
We cannot praise the quality of work of the Sound Seismic crew enough and we would recommend Sound Seismic to anyone looking for a much needed earthquake retrofit.
H M.
@SoundSeismic
We had a great experience with Sound Seismic. Our project had some unique aspects and Leif and his team did a thorough evaluation to come up with a practical and comprehensive solution.
Jim C.
@SoundSeismic
Deep Slab Event
An earthquake with a hypocenter depth exceeding 300 km
Shallow Crustal
Earthquakes that cause destruction near the epicenter, where the shaking is strongest. Strong shaking may last 20 to 60 seconds.
ABC of Retrofitting
Know the basic ABCs of securing your home from earthquakes!
Subduction Zone
The subduction zone is the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other
What is Retrofitting
Learn all you need to know about retrofitting, from getting a professional to doing it yourself!
Prepare or Repair
Would you rather pay a reasonable amount today for securing your home? or pay for costly repairs after and earthquake?
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