Earthquake Retrofitting – ABC’s of seismic reinforcements for your older home

Most homes built prior to 1980 need retrofitting to ensure that they stay intact on their foundations in a big earthquake. Whether you are considering a DIY retrofit or plan to hire a contractor, Leif Jackson of Sound Seismic will teach you the “nuts and bolts” of retrofitting: Permit and engineering considerations, anchor bolts, cripple wall bracing, framing connections, hold downs, rough cost and timeframe. Plus, the always popular “motivational slides”!

Sponsored by the PNA Tool Library.

Cost: $20 – All Proceeds Benefit the Phinney Neighborhood Association