Soft Story Retrofit

Do You Need a Soft Story Retrofit?

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Have you been told by your construction company that you need a soft story retrofit? If so, you’re probably wondering what a soft story retrofit is, and how it relates to your home construction project. A soft story retrofit is often needed when one or more of the stories in your home is not strong enough to bear the load of the stories above it, should an earthquake occur in your area.
                         
Even if you don’t live in an area that is common for earthquakes, your construction company may call for a soft story retrofit. This is because earthquakes can happen in many different locales, not just in the areas most famous for earthquakes. Bear in mind that a soft story retrofit protects the safety of you and your family members, so if that’s what is needed in your home, it makes sense to have it done.