The Dangers of Having an Unreinforced Chimney during an Earthquake
Unreinforced masonry chimney may collapse, striking occupants below or damaging roof and other structural elements supporting the building. In… View Article
Put Your Home in Good Hands over the Holidays
Foundation Technology would like to remind its customers and potential customers that we work hand in hand with you to… View Article
Glossary of Terms for Spray Polyurethane Foam Industry
Polyurethane Foam There is a technical committee who strives to make most terms within the foundation building and repair industry… View Article
The Importance of Seismic Retrofitting Before An Earthquake
Earthquakes, especially major ones, are dangerous, inevitable, and a fact of life in some parts of the United States…. View Article
Homeowners Guide for Flood, Debris Flow, and Erosion Control
Foundation Technology works with a lot of home owners and continues to support them. Did you know that there… View Article
Non-Structural Earthquake Hazards
There have been many people affected by earthquakes. However, there are many hazards that the average homeowner should be… View Article
Why do buildings fail in Earthquakes – Mexico City 7.1 2017
Soft Story and More – Why Do Building Fail The large number of fatalities and damage here was greater… View Article
Slab Rocking Solutions
Slab Rocking is concrete slabs constructed on unbound sub-bases can cause ‘steps’ at joints, the main cause being movement… View Article
Earthquakes are a Reality
What level of retrofit is required? Pursuant to LABC Section 3405.3, the damaged bearing walls shall be repaired to… View Article
Los Angeles Seismic Retrofit Program Cost Recovery Guide for Apartment Owners
This program caters to the Tenant Habitability Plan & Cost Recovery Guide for Property Owners. Foundation Technology informs its customers… View Article
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