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Stay Safe During Earthquakes!

Earthquake Mitigation Film for Oakland

More earthquakes occur in California than any other part of the country. These vicious forces of nature are notorious for destroying everything in their path, from bridges to buildings. While there’s no way to stop earthquakes from happening, you can prepare for them.

Our earthquake mitigation films offer Oakland property owners a way to protect their building from seismic activity and maintain compliance with regulatory codes. Reduce hazards associated with earthquakes and keep those around you safe!

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Stay Compliant with Seismic Code Requirements

Several major fault lines run through the state of California, including the San Andreas, Garlock, and Sierra Nevada. Each year, over 10,000 earthquakes occur in the state. While most of these are too small to be noticed, the ones that are noticeable are extremely dangerous. Shaking, surface faulting, and ground failure can occur, resulting in irreversible damage to cities. This is why it’s so important to keep your property up to date with seismic codes.

Installing earthquake mitigation film for Oakland buildings is an affordable, effective solution that can save lives. It is especially ideal for the following situations: 

  • Buildings which were constructed in 1980 or years prior
  • Properties which contain windows or sections of glass located higher than three yards off the ground
  • Buildings that have fallen out of compliance with seismic codes and building standards
  • Structures which contain historic glass that must not be discarded 
  • Buildings with numerous windows that would be overly expensive to replace
  • Properties which contain windows made from annealed glass
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A Modern Solution for Seismic Mitigation

The reason that earthquakes are so dangerous is because they weaken large structures like offices and commercial buildings. As these buildings shake from side to side, the structural components within them are placed under a tremendous amount of stress. Windows and skylights may fall out and come crashing to the ground. This is why FEMA recommends that, “Critical nonstructural components must be provided with seismic restraint” as part of their Seismic Design Criteria. 

Building codes have been adapted over the years as we’ve gained a better understanding of earthquakes and their effects. However, many older buildings in Oakland were constructed before these codes were in place. Property owners often have a difficult time obtaining a building permit because their building is not up to date with seismic codes.

Earthquake mitigation films offer a solution to these issues. Safety window film can be used to engineer a solution that complies with seismic mitigation standards.

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Our Approach

Oakland Window Film can use safety window film to engineer a customized solution that helps strengthen and protect your property from seismic activity. Here are some of the factors we’ll consider as we go about the process:

  • The location of all windows in your building
  • What type of glass is in your building and its condition
  • The amount of shift that can occur within the existing glazing pocket
  • The appropriate type of window film that must be used for compliance
  • The potential need for a structural silicone as an attachment system
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Plan Ahead for Earthquakes

Don’t wait until it’s too late to prepare for an earthquake. Call our office today to discuss using window films as part of an engineered solution for seismic mitigation in Oakland or any other city on the West Coast. 

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