What is a cripple wall and why is bracing it important?
Cripple walls are structural elements that transfer the load of the first floor of a house to the house’s foundation. They are often the part of a house’s structure that is most susceptible to damage in an earthquake. Unbraced cripple walls are often too weak to transmit violent earthquake loads from the lower floor to the foundation without breaking. Reinforcement can prevent earthquake damage, and in extreme quakes this simple and affordable precaution could save your home from complete destruction. Don’t wait until your cripple walls have collapsed! Repairing them is often a very expensive procedure, and we can help you take measures now to avoid those expenses later. I’m having problems with mold/mildew/wood rot/sagging floors/increased heating & cooling bills. I’m also noticing strange odors coming from my floor, insects, dust mites, and general poor indoor air quality. My allergies are driving me crazy! What might be wrong, and what can I do? Typical dirt crawl spaces are full of
