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The "not clear on the concept" earthquake retrofit company #1
We often hear: "We've just had new earthquake bolts added to our older foundation." Unfortunately, there are a few incompetent retrofit contractors and amateur carpenters installing earthquake hardware.
Do you feel like a nut?
Short bolts, new construction
Seismic hold-down, new construction
The "not clear on the concept" earthquake retrofit company #1
The "not clear on the concept" earthquake retrofit company #2
Winner of the 1996 "not even close award"

 
   
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