Construction of the Empire State Building
Construction of the Empire State Building Did you know that the historic Empire State Building took merely a year and 45 days to build? It equals more than seven million man powers! Today this enormous building stands 103 stories tall, excluding the antennae which is another 204 feet! Present between 33rd and 34th street in […]
Winter storms in Oregon – February 2021
Winter storms in Oregon During the past two weeks, areas around the Mid-Atlantic, South, Central, Northeast, Upper Midwest, and Desert Southwest have experienced severe winter storms. Following these areas, next in line is the Pacific Northwest parts, i.e., Oregon, the city famous for its fantastic winter season. Despite already experiencing the repercussions of winter storms, […]
What is frost heaving?
A common problem that homeowners have to deal with in the winter season is frost heaving. In frost heaving conditions, the structure of your deck or roof may end up with an uneven surface. Moreover, it may cause the overall formation of your house to become weakened or brittle. Luckily, there are certain steps you […]
What causes ice damming on residential roofs?
Forming at the bottom of your roof, ice dams are a nightmare to deal with during the cold month. While these may seem harmless, icicles allow water to penetrate through your walls and roofs. In turn, you may have to deal with loose shingles, wear and tear of your gutters, and seepage. To ensure ice […]
Why do earthquakes cause structural damage?
There is no denying that earthquakes have the power to cause drastic damage to both people and structures. It is important to know why earthquakes cause structural damage. To that end, read on to learn why earthquakes are huge hazards and can cause monumental damage to various structures like buildings, villas, towers, dams, etc. Ground […]
Coronavirus Impact and Response
We wanted to take a moment to share our current plan forward to let our valued clients know what to expect. We are open for business with certain modifications. Current Status Right now, we are taking extra precautions and preventative measures to prevent the spread of the virus within our own company and any affected […]
July 5 & 6, 2019 | Earthquakes Near Ridgecrest, California
Recent Earthquakes Near Ridgecrest, California There have been two significant 6.4 and 7.1 earthquakes in a sparsely populated area of Southern California. The effects of both were felt throughout Southern California and as far away as Las Vegas. The magnitude 7.1 mainshock was the most power earthquake in the State of California in 20 years. […]