Julian Construction Offers Foundation Underpinning Services

Foundation Repair Process Strengthens and Stabilizes Foundations

LOS ANGELES – Julian Construction, a Los Angeles based construction company that specializes in foundation repair and construction, today announced the availability of foundation underpinning services to stabilize building foundations and support second-story home additions.

“Underpinning is a highly specialized construction tecnhnique that requires either professional engineering or architectural design ,”says Julian De La Torre, founder of Julian Construction. “Our underpinning services cover the entire process, from planning to completing the repair.”

Underpinning involves increasing the depth or width of a building’s foundation by removing the soil beneath or to the side of the foundation, and replacing it with foundation material. It is used to strengthen a building’s existing foundation when a second-story has been added, or other modifications have taken place that effect wall load capacities. The technique also addresses and resolves problems associated with foundation settlement. Because of the many technical aspects of the process and to avoid further foundation damage, underpinning requires professional planning and execution.

Julian Construction is a Southern California leader in earthquake retrofitting and foundation repair. Founder and retrofit expert Julian, along with his partner Shawn Kyles, an expert in foundation repair and house bolting, have retrofitted more than 6,600 homes, apartments and commercial properties since the early 1990s.

The company, which is dedicated to building preservation and security, offers a wide variety of services designed to address individual structural needs. Julian Construction’s “no middlemen” (no salesmen, no subcontractors) business model, insures high quality work at affordable prices. They can be contacted by phone at 323 733-3377, by fax at 323 733-4477 or via their website, www.julianconstruction.com.

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Julian Construction Helps Energy-Conscious Homeowners & Businesses Qualify for CA Solar Rebates

Company Offers Solar System Installation Services for Customers of Investor-Owned Utilities

LOS ANGELES – Julian Construction, a Los Angeles based construction company that specializes in foundation repair and construction, is helping energy-conscious homeowners and businesses qualify for California Solar Initiative rebates through its solar system installation program.

“You can increase property values, save energy, reduce utility costs and even receive tax benefits by installing solar systems on a new roof,” says Julian De La Torre, founder of Julian Construction.

Julian Construction provides complete and professional solar panel installation services for new roofs on homes or businesses, insuring compliance with the California Solar Initiative (CSI) and other statewide solar rebate programs.

CSI offers cash back incentives for any PG&E, SCE and SDG&E electricity consumers that install solar panels on their house or business. The solar rebate program also includes a hot water rebate program (CSI-Thermal), a rebate program for low-income residents that own their own single-family home (SASH), and a multi-family affordable solar housing program (MASH). The initiative is part of California’s “Go Solar” campaign, which was implemented to transform the market for solar energy. It is overseen by the California Public Utilities Commission.

Julian Construction is a Southern California leader in earthquake retrofitting and foundation repair. Founder and retrofit expert Julian De La Torre, along with his partner Shawn Kyles, an expert in foundation repair and house bolting, have retrofitted more than 6,600 homes, apartments and commercial properties since the early 1990s.

The company, which is dedicated to building preservation and security, offers a wide variety of services designed to address individual structural and foundation needs. Julian Construction’s “no middlemen” (no salesmen, no subcontractors) business model, insures high quality work at affordable prices. They can be contacted by phone at 323 733-3377, by fax at 323 733-4477 or via their website, www.julianconstruction.com.

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Julian Construction Says Prevention is Best Solution for Concrete Slab Failure

LOS ANGELES: Julian Construction (www.julianconstruction.com), a construction company in the Los Angeles area that specializes in foundation repair, says prevention is the best solution for concrete slab failure.

“Slab replacement and extensive slab repairs can be costly,” says Julian De La Torre, founder of Julian Construction. “Regularly inspecting foundations for cracks, sinking or other damage is the best way to prevent concrete slab failure.”

According to Julian, most slabs crack or break due to water problems. Too much or not enough water can cause a shift in the soil under the foundation. Left undetected, the situation will worsen over time, resulting in expensive repairs or even the need for foundation replacement.

Julian recommends homeowners take advantage of professional foundation inspections that check for flooring problems, wall cracks, and sticky doors and window – indicators of possible foundation issues that may need addressing.

Julian also warns that some structural problems may not be visible during their early stages of development. “A foundation expert will also be able evaluate the potential for any future trouble.”

Julian De La Torre has been doing earthquake retrofitting since the early 1990s and has personally worked on over 6,600 homes in Southern California. With this unmatched experience in the substructure areas of a home, Julian formed Julian Construction in 2001 with the goal of making safer homes, apartments and commercial properties throughout Southern California. His partner Shawn Kyles has inspected over 15,000 structures, working with both engineering firms and local departments of building and safety, and is an expert in foundation repair and house bolting.

Julian Construction owns its own company and is built on a “no middlemen” model – no salesmen, no subcontractors. When you work with Julian Construction you get the principals of the company and workers of Julian Construction under your home. The result is the highest quality work at affordable prices. They can be contacted by phone at 323 733-3377, by fax at 323 733-4477 or via their website, www.julianconstruction.com.

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Julian Construction Offers Re-Roofing Services

Company Removes and Replaces Excessive Roof Layers to Prevent Sagging

LOS ANGELES – Julian Construction, a Los Angeles based construction company that specializes in foundation repair and construction, is offering re-roofing services to prevent roof sagging and broken wood members from too many roof layers.

“When too many layers are added to a roof, the weight increase causes problems,” says Julian De La Torre, founder of Julian Construction. “We properly remove, repair and shear the roof to make it safe and perform longer.”

According to Julian, most cities have ordinances regarding the total number of allowable roof layers. When the limit is reached, the old layers must be removed before new ones can be added.

Julian also notes that a thorough checking for roof problems often requires removing all layers of a roof, which can add significant time and money to a roofing job.

“Installing a proper roof has several benefits. It can reduce heat absorption and increase attic ventilation which lowers home cooling costs, and more effectively prevent water intrusion, which causes dry rot and molds,” says Julian, who adds that “a roof that is properly installed also lasts longer.”

Homeowners can choose from a wide selection of roofing materials that meet building codes and requirements for any type of structure.

Julian Construction is a Southern California leader in building retrofitting and foundation repair. Founder and retrofit expert Julian De La Torre, along with his partner Shawn Kyles, an expert in foundation repair and house bolting, have retrofitted more than 6,600 homes, apartments and commercial properties since the early 1990s.

The company, which is dedicated to building preservation and security, offers a wide variety of services designed to address individual structural needs. Julian Construction’s “no middlemen” (no salesmen, no subcontractors) business model, insures high quality work at affordable prices. They can be contacted by phone at 323 733-3377, by fax at 323 733-4477 or via their website, www.julianconstruction.com.

 

 

 

 

 

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