Beyond our green approach to commercial and residential building, we also provide a series of Special Building Services for specific needs. These services provide you with safer, more beautiful, and longer-lasting structures.
Seismic Mitigation Work
In 1990, three of our superintendents became certified experts in seismic reinforcement. Soon afterwards, we became one of the first contracting firms on the City of Santa Barbara’s approved list of seismic retrofit contractors.
Most of our work is in strengthening or rebuilding old foundations, tying buildings down to their foundation, reinforcing old masonry walls, and bracing masonry chimneys. Because of our established track record in this field, The Journal of Light Construction , a national construction publication, has presented our work and has requested detailed articles from our experts on how to perform seismic retrofit work. (See: Seismic Support for Old Foundations -&- Tying Down the House – by John Scoggins)
Custom Concrete Finishes and Hand Cut Stone Work
We create beautiful concrete and stone finishes for the most discriminating eye. Projects include floors of decorative concrete with antique pigmented finishes and patterned score lines; stone-textured concrete walkways; driveway entry stone columns with stone wing walls; and concrete and tile fountains.
Moisture/Water Intrusion Control
Controlling mold and mildew growth in buildings and reducing the negative health effects from exposure to these substances are two of the most significant indoor air quality issues facing the construction industry. Excessive moisture and water allows mold to grow, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or un-addressed. We work to control mold and mildew growth in projects by preventing moisture build-up in the first place.