Foundations

Seismic Bracing

Retrofitting structural supports will help wood-framed homes survive earthquakes and storm damage

By David Benaroya Helfant

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Subject:: Foundation; Framing; Engineering; Anchors; Disaster Resistant Building

Location:: San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA; Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA

JLC Field Guide:: Anchors; Framing Connectors; Seismic and Wind

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