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      • Pier and Beam Foundations
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      • Soft Story Retrofits
      • Earthquake Bolting
      • Balcony Repairs
    • Hillsides
      • Hillside Remediation
      • Hillside Grading
      • Hillside Tarping
      • Pipe and Board
      • Retaining Walls
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      • Structural Inspections
      • Concrete Repair
      • Commercial Foundations
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      • Balconies, Decks, Patios
      • Framing
      • Driveways
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      • Gallery
      • Careers
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  • Home
  • Foundations
    • Foundation Overview
    • Foundation Inspections
    • Foundation Waterproofing
    • Foundation Drainage
    • Leveling & Raising
    • Concrete Crack Repairs
    • Sister Foundations
    • Underpinning Pads
    • Pier and Beam Foundations
  • Retrofits
    • Soft Story Retrofits
    • Earthquake Bolting
    • Balcony Repairs
  • Hillsides
    • Hillside Remediation
    • Hillside Grading
    • Hillside Tarping
    • Pipe and Board
    • Retaining Walls
  • Other Services
    • Structural Inspections
    • Concrete Repair
    • Commercial Foundations
    • Living Spaces
    • Balconies, Decks, Patios
    • Framing
    • Driveways
  • About
    • Company
    • Gallery
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Soft Story Retrofits

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We prioritize quality engineering designs that comply with codes and minimize costs for our clients, offering sturdy and resilient solutions. 


Soft Story Retrofitting In Earthquake Prone L.A

Under the City of Los Angeles Retrofit Ordinance 183893 and 184081, property owners with soft-story buildings (featuring "tuck under" parking spaces) must retrofit these areas of seismic vulnerability. 

Soft Story Retrofit or Brace and Bolt?

Soft Story Retrofit

Soft Story Retrofit

Soft Story Retrofit

Soft story retrofitting refers to structural improvement of multi-story buildings. A soft story is the lower level of a structure that is compromised due to large amounts of open space such as with a parking garage. There is now a grant similar to the EBB that provides money for soft story retrofits. 

Brace and Bolt

Soft Story Retrofit

Soft Story Retrofit

Brace and bolt is the preparation of single family homes for earthquakes and other structural compromises. The earthquake brace and bolt program provides grants to homeowners. We provide assistance in acquiring these funds. Contact us today for consultation.

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Seismic Retrofitting for Soft Story Buildings:

Seismic Retrofitting for Soft Story Buildings:

Seismic Retrofitting for Soft Story Buildings:

 Various retrofit methods exist, each with distinct approaches but unified by a common goal: seismic resilience. Popular techniques include unique moment frames, wood frame shear walls, prefabricated shear walls, steel beams, and steel cantilever columns. 

Special Moment Frames

Seismic Retrofitting for Soft Story Buildings:

Seismic Retrofitting for Soft Story Buildings:

 SMFs reinforce more significant soft-story buildings by installing frames connected to new foundation footings. There are more cost-effective solutions, and unique moment frames should be considered only when necessary. 

Wood Frame Shear Walls

Seismic Retrofitting for Soft Story Buildings:

Pre Fabricated Shear Walls

 Shear walls offer cost-effective engineering solutions, resisting lateral forces during earthquakes by preventing easy bending. Anchored to existing wall segments and the foundation, they prevent separation and collapse, effectively distributing the building's weight. 

Pre Fabricated Shear Walls

Pre Fabricated Shear Walls

Pre Fabricated Shear Walls

 Steel shear walls, manufactured by industry leaders like Simpson Strong-Tie and MiTek Industries, offer robust reinforcement similar to wood-framed shear walls. Resistant to lateral forces, they're ideal for low-clearance parking areas, ensuring tenant parking safety and structural integrity. 

Steel Beams

Pre Fabricated Shear Walls

Steel Cantilever Columns

 Steel or grade beams function like shear walls, supporting the building's weight on the foundation. While effective, this retrofitting method may incur higher costs due to using quality steel for beam construction. 

Steel Cantilever Columns

Pre Fabricated Shear Walls

Steel Cantilever Columns

 Cantilever I-Beams are a top choice for retrofitting, particularly for smaller buildings with sound wood frames. However, pressure from the wood components against the steel columns can lead to potential damage or breakage during earthquakes. 

Have questions? Contact us today for free consultation. Call +1 (213) 550-5106

Have questions? Contact us today for free consultation. Call +1 (213) 550-5106

Have questions? Contact us today for free consultation. Call +1 (213) 550-5106

Have questions? Contact us today for free consultation. Call +1 (213) 550-5106

Have questions? Contact us today for free consultation. Call +1 (213) 550-5106

Have questions? Contact us today for free consultation. Call +1 (213) 550-5106

 Ready to elevate your home or business? Omega Structural Inc. Building Contractors is your go-to team. With our expertise in custom home building and commercial renovations, we're dedicated to surpassing your expectations. Reach out today, and let's bring your vision to life.

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