Rolly
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Jan 24, 2003, 11:19 AM
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Re: [caroline] Building with Earthquakes in mind
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Hire a local architect who is familiar with the soil conditions at your site. It might also be wise to hire an engineer to do soil tests. With a clear understanding of the soil conditions, the architect/engineer can design a foundation and column system that will provide as much stability as practical. If he tells you that a two story house is not a good idea, believe him. A good foundation is expensive – but it is also priceless.
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