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In our Pro Portal series, we provide an inside look into the latest technologies emerging around retrofit construction.

LA Structural has been in the Los Angeles earthquake retrofit and seismic planning construction business for over 30 years. These posts help guide property owners and those interested in retrofitting work through basic terminologies (i.e. "Soft Story", "Caissons", ect.) in addition to broadcasting industry trends. If you have any questions, ask us today!

Spring Newsletter from LA Structural

Spring Newsletter from LA Structural

Marketing Team - Mar 9

Our first Newsletter of 2020 is available! We love to share how the new year is shaping up! We offer tips, insights and even some surprises...

Who are LADBS?

Who are LADBS?

Retrofit Pro Portal - Jan 13

When LA Structural perfoms the structural work of properties around Los Angeles we are held to the highest standard by LADBS.

City of Pasadena Soft Story Retrofit Ordiance

City of Pasadena Soft Story Retrofit Ordinance

Retrofit Pro Portal - Jan 2

In 2019, the City of Pasadena passed Ordinance No. 7345 that will require owners of Soft-Story building structures to complete a seismic ret...

Pasadena Soft Story: Now is The Time

Pasadena Soft Story: Now Is The Time

Retrofit Pro Portal - Jan 7

In 2019, the City of Pasadena passed Ordinance No. 7345 that will require owners of Soft-Story building structures to complete a seismic ...

What Does Soft Story mean?

What does Soft Story mean?

Retrofit Pro Portal - Nov 21, 2019

What is a soft-story building? A soft-story building is a structure which has a weaker first floor and is unable to carry the weight of t...

Small Cracks can be Big trouble

Small Cracks can be Big Trouble

Retrofit Pro Portal - Jul 8, 2019

Small Cracks May Signal Big Trouble With Home's Base. Most property owners want to be sure that their home is on a strong foundation...

Famous Sinking foundation repair

Famous Sinking Foundation Repair

Retrofit Pro Portal - May 17, 2019

The sagging of a foundation… A sinking or settling foundation can have one or more interrelated causes. The main causes are the drying of...

Earthquake Retrofit Building Comparison

What is Earthquake Retrofit

Retrofit Pro Portal - May 1, 2019

In our Pro Portal series, we educate our consumers. We hope to answer some of your basic questions about earthquake retrofit construction.

Los Angeles replacement soft story retrofit pros

Replacement Soft Story Retrofit Pros

Retrofit Pro Portal - Apr 16, 2019

My name is Dale Terndrup and I am the owner of LA Structural. equest an Estimate or Inspection. Call or Text: 323 422 5807!

Seismic Ordinance Upgrades

Seismic Ordinance Upgrades

Retrofit Pro Portal - Feb 15, 2019

LA Structural. is a professional, full-service design, engineering, and construction firm located in Burbank CA.

On Time Foundation Retrofit

On Time Foundation Retrofit

Retrofit Pro Portal - Jan 25, 2019

“Dale, the owner of LA Structural has proven to be very reliable and consistent in his ability to provide me and my clients with except...

meet the pros: Dale Terndrup

Meet the Pros: Dale Terndrup

Retrofit Pro Portal - Jan 11, 2019

My name is Dale Terndrup and I am the owner of LA Structural. I'd like to give you more information on my company...

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