A home that has been retrofitted is able to resist much greater earthquake forces and has a lower risk of being damaged. Upgrading a home to the latest building code standards,  however, is not always practical for most older homes.  This type of upgrade would require the homeowner to hire a licensed structural engineer and a specialty contractor to perform a detailed structural evaluation. This evaluation would include the removal of many finish materials, such as sheetrock, stucco, siding, etc., to examine the construction of the home.  Fortunately, there are less intrusive ways to retrofit older homes and improve their structural safety and performance during an earthquake.

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Do I Need to Retrofit My Home?

There are certain types of homes that are more likely to need a retrofit than others. A quick analysis of your home can help determine if your home fits that criteria.

1. Am I living in an area prone to earthquakes?
There are geographic areas that are considered high seismic regions. These seismic areas are based on the likelihood of an earthquake occurring and its severity. The easiest way to find out if you are living in a high seismic area is to call your local building department and ask if you are in Seismic Zone 3 or 4 (for California residents) or Seismic Design Category D, E or F. These designations are assigned to regions with high seismic potential.

2. Was my home built within the last 20 years?
As a general rule of thumb, homes built within the last 20 years were designed to conform to stricter building codes and will be better equipped to resist the force of an earthquake. Homes built prior to that timeframe are typically more vulnerable to earthquake damage.

3. Is my home built on a raised foundation?
If your house is not built directly on a concrete slab, chances are it’s built on a raised foundation. This means the home
was built on a system of posts, beams and “cripple walls” (cripple walls are short wood-framed walls running underneath
and around the perimeter of the house). These homes typically have crawl spaces underneath them. They are susceptible to damage because the supporting structure under the house may not have been built to resist seismic forces and thus is considered a weak area. Past earthquakes have shown these areas are highly suceptible to structural failures.

4. Is my home built on a hillside?
Homes built on a hillside typically have raised foundations and crawl spaces as those described above and can experience similar failures. However, these failures tend to be more severe because the posts and cripple walls supporting the home are built at different heights due to the uneven terrain.

5. Is there living space above my garage?
Garages are vulnerable areas in a house due to the large garage door opening. Because of this large opening, the narrow
walls on either side of the garage door must be designed to resist earthquake forces. This is extremely important if there is a living space above the garage because these rooms add weight that the garage must support. Current building codes require that these narrow walls be specially designed to resist earthquake forces. Older homes, however, typically did not address this issue and are more vulnerable to damage during an earthquake as shown in the illustration. If you live in an older home with a living space above the garage or on a hillside, you’ll need to consult with a licensed structural engineer for design solutions.

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I Know I Need to Retrofit My Home,  How Do I Get Started?

Now that you have identified the areas of your home that may need reinforcing, this next section addresses how you can do the work yourself. Before you begin your retrofit project, you’ll need to determine whether or not your home has cripple walls. Cripple walls are the short wood-framed walls running underneath and around the perimeter of your house. These walls are constructed on top of the foundation and are generally 12 to 30 inches high, but can be as high as 12 feet when located on a hillside.

Start by answering the following questions:
• Does your house have a cripple wall between the foundation and floor framing?
• If your house has a cripple wall, how tall is it?
• If your house has a cripple wall, is the mudsill wider than the studs?

Based on your answers, you can then follow one of the retrofit scenarios listed below:

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      An investment that produces results immediately is a home additions. Whether you are adding a Casita, Mothers Quarter, New work shop, sunroom or just a simple room addition. The square footage adds a significant advantage for resale as well as everyday living.eady to give your home some added square footage, or maybe that game or theater room you have always wanted? Room addition requires lots of planning and work but can provide years of entertainment when built right. Home Additions is always a tougher than remodeling, but with the right contractor the job can be a cinch.

Be sure to discuss all room addition plans with your expert builder before construction starts. Plumbing, electrical, heating and air should all be arranged, along with lighting and moldings and hardware. Being comfortable with your home addition specialist is key to any successful room addition project.

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With so many home additions contractors to choose from, finding the right room addition expert can be a tough job. Request a FREE home addition estimate from up to four remodeling contractors in your area, compare quotes and try to ask the right questions. This will help getting your room addition project off the ground in the easiest cheapest way possible.

RRR Home Contractors specializes in room addition weather its a first or second story home additions and we thrive on making your home addition look as if it were always part of your original house. We are a master home remodeler that excels at resizing and expanding existing homes while maintaining or improving the curb appeal and inside usability.

Our construction and remodeling expertise means your new home addition or remodeling project will turn out better than you ever imagined. We are always looking for new Green products to improve your home project. We are experts at energy efficient solutions – problem solving solutions commonly associated with major home improvements, additions, renovations, expansions and more…

In this Video presentation, our partner contractor in San Diego, Sergei Kaminskiy, President of Kaminskiy Construction, talks about why people are adding room additions in their house in this economy. He is also giving viewers tips on going green for their next room addition in San Diego, CA.

RRR Home Contractors   has extensive experience with building room additions. Our dedicated team of accomplished designers, architects and production staff brings you all the expertise you need for designing and building both the exterior and interior for your room addition. We also specialize in single and second story additions designed to blend architecturally with the original structure, an important consideration when designing a room addition.

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We can help by offering a free estimate that includes a full service for Room Addition Plans, Design, and Building Fees with Permits. When it comes to home and Room Additions in Los Angeles and the greater Southern California area, we have set the standard for completing your Room Addition on time and on budget, with the quality you’d expect from one of the best Contractors in town.

Here are some samples of our past and present Home Addition projects:

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Wondering which window styles are right for your house? Our window styles and selection can help you in understand the terminology and find the right windows for your home’s architecture–and your personal taste. You’ll learn the ins and outs of double-hung, casement, bay windows and more. Wondering about a garden or hopper window? You’ve come to the right place.

When it comes to choosing new or replacement windows and doors for your home or building, the wide variety of manufacturers, materials and styles can be overwhelming. That’s where our experience comes in handy. We’ve researched  tested and installed windows and doors made from wood, aluminum, composite, vinyl, fiberglass, and other materials, and know what works (and more importantly, what doesn’t!).

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We know that even the best products fail without proper installation. That’s why we maintain highly-trained crews of window and door installers and service people. Each project is overseen by a dedicated foreman and a staff supervisor, ensuring all work is done correctly and meets your satisfaction, guaranteed.

Understanding Windows replacment

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RRR home contractors working with window’s manufactures from the leading companies in the market such as: Milgard, Pella, Marvin and many more.

Our Door Installation department:

If you have an interior door that is worn, damaged, or just ready for an upgrade, you dont have to put off it’s replacement any longer. The job isnt too difficult if you follow these simple steps. The installation is similar to that of an exterior door, so watch this “LOWES “  YouTube segment , about Installing a Pre-Hung Exterior Door and decide if this is something you can do yourself:

Our wood doors set your home apart. With thousands of standard choices and the capability to create one-of-a-kind custom doors, we have options to suit both your taste and pocketbook. We’ve handcrafted wood doors from over 100 different species and hundreds of glass styles, and with Authorized Dealers from coast to coast, we can help you find the interior or exterior door you love.

Here are some of our past & present Windows & Doors projets:

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Our commercial and residential services include:

Concrete Services

• Concrete Driveways
• Concrete Patios
• Steps & Sidewalks
• Garage floors
• Slabs, Garage Floors and Pre-cast Floors
• Colored Concrete
• Stamped Concrete
• Exposed Aggregate

Brick Pavers

• Brick Paver Driveways
• Brick Paver Patios
• Brick Paver Sidewalks

and more..

Masonry, Brick, Stone & Foundations

• Pre-Cast Floors
• Poured walls
• Concrete block work
• Fireplaces
• Natural Stone
• Stone Veneer
• Outdoor Kitchens
• Interior Stone & Brick

Retaining Walls

• Decorative Manufactured
• Retaining Wall Systems
• Boulder
• Stone

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RRR Home Contractors sets the standard for excellence within our industry. We have combined our experience and skill with our passion for quality and innovation. Our commitment to excellence and our series of unique competitive advantages have led us to become the leading name in the building industry.

With every project we bring complete Staff that Includes:
Designer – Electricians – Plumbers
General Contractor – Project Manager
Kitchen and Bath Specialist
Tile Specialist – Quality Installation Crews

How to Stain Concrete Fast, Easy & Safe (InfoVideo)

SoyCrete Concrete Stain is a bio-based, non -toxic alternative to acid stains. It provides an integral semi-transparent permanent stain that is intended to absorb within the substrate without a topical film to eliminate common peeling or flaking of conventional stains.

SoyCrete will allow you to stain and seal within 1 day. With proper techniques, you can accelerate the dry time to within 1 hour and may allow light traffic immediately following.

This video demonstrates the basic steps for a fast, easy and safe decorative stain project that will beautify your concrete for years to come. See how easy it is to install the most sustainable high performance stain technology available today.

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Keeping your timeline and budget in line while ensuring that your project specs are met with quality workmanship is our number one goal. When hiring professionals to do your concrete, brick and stonework, we use only trusted craftsmen who understand that careful planning and methodical execution is the best way to ensure that the work lasts a lifetime.

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Here are some of our past and present concrete projects portfolio:

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RRR home contractors is much more than just a house painter, we are also a licensed General Contractor. Besides interior and exterior painting, we offer stucco repair and re-stucco, drywall replacement and repair, wood replacement and repair and construction of fences, gates, and patio overhangs. Our service menu for residential homes and commercial buildings also includes electrical repair, door and window installation, rain gutter installation and water damage restoration all at affordable prices. When it comes time to get some work done on your home or office, you only need to make one phone call. We can handle it all for you.

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Textured paints offer matchless beauty and can provide substitute for missing texture in plaster. The textured paint finish is available in many color trends such as metallic finishes gold, silver and copper. Glossy and shiny finish of textured paint can also be obtained. These paints can be done on walls and ceiling easily and quickly. Textured paints of different colors are becoming popular for home/interior decoration and may be used an alternative to wall papers. 

Textured paints provide excellent protection against changes in atmosphere; withstand fairly well extremes of heat, cold and rain.  These paints contain special additives which provide good protection against Alkali and ultra violet rays. The paints are extremely resistant to Fungs and Algae, peeling, flaking and fading and stay bright. Textured paints are thick enough to cover minor defects, uneven surface damage and imperfection in walls and add a fresh look to the beauty of walls/surfaces.

Choosing Home Interior Paint Colors

House painting is like getting a makeover that adorns your home. You need it timely according to the changing trends of taste for color and design. It’s bit tough to know where to get started. Well this article describes about how to choose house painting colors effectively to add beauty to your home design and style. It highlights the remarkable points to note while choosing appropriate color for various areas of the house. Your home reflects your personality, your way of living and thus by contrasting colors you can give illusion of your royalty, taste, and your likes. It’s also recommended to properly know the difference between exterior house painting and interior house painting considering different parameters affecting the correct choice of paint both the sides. The best way to know the color effects and perfect contrast matching going online is the useful solution. You can explore various colors and select according to your taste through virtual online sources and paint websites.

Here is a YouTube video segment from Interior Designer, Nadia Galler, with tips on how to choose the right interior paint colors for your home.

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RRR Home Contractors is one of the most experienced painting companies in the region, having painted homes in and around the Los Angeles Area for a combined total of more than 30 years, between each team member. But more importantly, we are all about doing everything we can to provide our clients with the expertise and ability to make their house a home. We are committed to ensuring you have an excellent experience from start to finish, with the end result of providing you with a perfectly painted home that is exactly as you envisioned.

Samples of our house Painting projects:

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FREE ESTIMATES for repairs and replacements so there is nothing to invest but a few hours of your time.

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With nearly 20 years of combined experience, RRR home contractors has developed a stellar reputation as a reliable and honest Los Angeles roof  installer. There is a high demand for quality Los Angeles roofers, with the hot sun that shines most of the year and the varying temperatures that cause contraction and expansion of roofing materials, there is no shortage of work.  A residential roofer with experience educates his customer that a small roofing problem, becomes a large, expensive problem if not corrected early.

Re-Roofing
You have a lot of decisions to make when it is time to re-roof your home. Our Roofing Specialist will meet with you to evaluate your roof and design the best roofing solution for you. There are many factors to consider and our Roofing Specialist will take the time necessary to explain your different options so that you can choose the option that best meets your expectations, budget and needs. Our Roofing Specialist will teach you the pros and cons of different materials and systems so that you can make an informed decision about your investment.

Roof Repair
Roof leak and other Problems with your roofing system can be scary, stressful, expensive, and even dangerous, but problems with your roofing system can be nonexistent if you choose the right team to help you.

Our technicians and specialists receive on-going training to ensure they know the latest advances in proper roof installation. As a licensed Roof Repairs roofing contractor, we insist that all of our technicians and specialists attend regular technical and communication training. They are drug-free, neat in appearance, mindful of their speech, and are respectful of your property. In short, they are an elite group in the roofing industry, and we are proud to have them on our team.

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RRR Home Contractors have a team of Los Angeles Roofing specialists geared towards projects both large and small. Our services range from residential repairs all the way to large scale commercial roofing.  If your home or office is in need of a Roofing Company who has years of industry experience practicing this trade, then contact us right NOW!  We are always happy to provide you with some great ideas, and help you engineer the right plan of action to accomplish your project within your budget.  Let us give you a free estimate based on your requirements. We will use our many years of industry experience and expertise in this trade to find the right solution for your project.

Here are some of our new roof sample projects:

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When we set out to build a deck or patio for your home, we will start with the design. Because we can custom build a deck for you, there is virtually no limit to what we can build. Our design team are experts at taking your dreams and ideas and turning them into a deck, patio cover or outdoor room that you will love for many years to come. Simply give us your ideas for the design, and let our team help you to reach your goals.

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Every deck materials has it’s pros and cons. Many of the differences won’t matter when it comes to performance, but you may have specific requirements for your deck that necessitate using composite decking over natural wood. Or perhaps you’re a person that wants only natural wood for your deck, that’s ok too. We use only the highest quality decking materials from name brand companies that stand behind their products.

Patio decks are often found incorrectly built during home inspections which can lead to catastrophic failure. Supporting beams and girders should not be supported by bolts but should rest on the notched section of the supporting vertical post. Look at this video segment to understand the demage a wrong Patio installation can cause.

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Some of our decking materials and brands include:
Maintenance Free Composite decking
Natural Redwood Decks
Trex Decking
TimberTech decking
Fiberon Decking
and many more…

You choose the materials that meet your needs and we will create the custom deck of your dreams!

Once you have selected the decking material that you want, and the design of your deck is complete, the construction begins. We will arrive at your home promptly, maintain the highest in safety standards and cleanliness while working on your home, and follow rigid guidelines for our deck construction. We make sure that all components of your deck meet code, and we obtain all the required permits, licenses and insurance to work on your home safely and legally. All of our deck contractors are thoroughly background checked before coming to work at Colorado Creations, so you know you’re working with a licensed, insured and trustworthy deck builder.
As soon as the project is complete you are free to start enjoying your new deck! The summer is right around the corner, don’t wait to build your new deck! Our pricing is extremely competitive and our quality is second to none!

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If you are looking to build a new deck or patio, or refurbish your existing deck or patio, you’ve come to the right place. At RRR home contractors,  will help you create the outdoor living space that fits your needs and budget, help you attain a building permit, and then build it for you. We offer our clients a level of professional expertise that simply cannot be found anywhere else and made us the premier Home construction company in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas.

Our Deck & Patio Portfolio:

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Chances are any contractor who can’t deliver quality customer service will not be able to complete your project satisfactorily. These two go hand in hand and no matter how much technical ability a contractor may have, it doesn’t mean anything if they are not available to answer clients questions. A good contractor will also take the time out to listen to the client and find out what they are looking for as well as suggest alternatives that would fit the budget for the kitchen remodeling project. A good way to determine if a contractor will deliver on this is to ask the contractor for screened references and get an opinion from them on how the contractor conducts his business.

Anyone can use a hammer. A skillful contractor can take your home improvement project from just another room in the house to an artful addition for your home. You want to hire a general contractor who can contribute creatively and has the ability to put all the pieces together in their mind before any work has started. They would also be able to suggest creative approaches to make the aesthetics of the project better. Whether is it a new kitchen or refacing of existing cabinets.

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At RRR home contractors you will see the amount of care and planning involved when you use us for refacing your kitchen cabinets, renovation or build a complete new kitchen. Your Kitchen will be the centerpiece of your home when we are done. From your first phone call you will see that our Remodeling and Renovation Process for your Home will allow your project to be completed as stated in your Contract. All of our Kitchen Remodeling Services are done by our employees and we don’t farm out work.

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Our kitchen remodeling work including:

Refacing of kitchen cabinets, Replacement Cabinets, Custom Cabinets, Counter-tops of Granite and Quartz with Silestone Cambria and Cesaerstone, with tile for backsplashes and flooring, Designs and layouts, Islands, Pantry Cabinets and all of your Design needs.

Here are some samples of our past and present Kitchen remodeling projects:

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Bathrooms have always been one of the most popular types of home remodeling projects.

A bath remodeling can take your awkward, cramped and outdated bath and turn it into a welcoming retreat for you to enjoy. Bathrooms are the most personal rooms in a home. Is your bathroom warm and welcoming, or is it worn out and non-functional? Does your bathroom floor plan give you maximum use of the space or is it merely utilitarian?

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Without professional help, the number of choices and decisions that will affect how well your new bath remodel will feel and function can be overwhelming. You will want to look at many factors, such as lighting, storage, clean-up, floor plan layout, style and functionality of the fixtures that will go in your new bathroom.

You may also want to take into consideration the various green aspects of bath remodeling including using WaterSense fixtures and eco-friendly building materials. Working with a bath Remodeling Contractor can help you with all of these important choices, give you piece of mind and save you from making costly mistakes.

FREE Bathroom Remodeling consultation:  818.612.1000

RRR Home Contractors is your local bath remodeling contractor. Our professional installation process makes remodeling your bathroom easy, convenient and affordable. Our factory-trained installers deliver professional and courteous service every step of the way.

Here are some of our bathroom remodeling portfolio:

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