With the earthquake in Japan, people in CA are thinking more seriously about earthquake planning.
A recent article in CA Modern Magazine is quite timely: http://www.eichlernetwork.com/spot_earthquakesafe.html
I had already planned on doing these structural upgrades, long before the Japan earthquake.
The contractor I chose to do this work (Frank at Larco Construction, 925-595-3180) told me that he's had 5 different requests for estimates from Eichler owners in the last week, so clearly others are thinking about it as well.
Besides the safety factor, think of this as a good excuse to do a remodel (see tax assessment info in the article above), especially if you are opening up the walls to replace the original thin panelling.
A recent article in CA Modern Magazine is quite timely: http://www.eichlernetwork.com/spot_earthquakesafe.html
I had already planned on doing these structural upgrades, long before the Japan earthquake.
The contractor I chose to do this work (Frank at Larco Construction, 925-595-3180) told me that he's had 5 different requests for estimates from Eichler owners in the last week, so clearly others are thinking about it as well.
Besides the safety factor, think of this as a good excuse to do a remodel (see tax assessment info in the article above), especially if you are opening up the walls to replace the original thin panelling.
Support straps:
Way beefier anchor bolts and oversized washers:
Automatic gas valve:
Stabilizer straps:
