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In 1 Accord Painting & Remodel
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Serving Nashville, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"The owner was very personable and patient with us. This was our first time using a pro on a projectâ ¦it was a big project! I would highly recommend!"
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Pennington
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Serving Nashville, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Pennington, Inc., has been building and remodeling homes and small commercial buildings for over 40 years, and we pride ourselves in providing the biggest bang for the buck. We realize that this means something different to everybody, so whatever it is that appeals to you, we will make it a part of your home, office, or remodel.\n\nWe have built hundreds of homes in middle Tennessee, and we continue to put quality, efficiency, and personal relations at the forefront of our approach to construction. The log cabin in the video below was built in Springfield, TN in 2009, and after thousands of man hours, our customers ended up with an amazing home.\n

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FAQs for earthquake protection service projects in Nashville, TN

A seismic retrofit helps stop a home from sliding off its foundation during an earthquake. Seismic retrofits also reinforce walls, ceilings, and chimneys to minimize damage. To complete your home’s earthquake retrofit, you can use several methods independently or together, depending on your home’s condition and architecture, such as bolting foundations, bracing foundations with a cripple wall, reinforcing walls and chimneys, and adding an automatic seismic gas shutoff valve.

If your house was built before 1980 in an earthquake-prone area, schedule a retrofit as soon as possible. Building codes didn’t require modern bracing and bolting until the early ’80s, so older structures are more likely to slide off their foundations. Even newer homes benefit from a pro inspection to confirm anchors, shear walls, and gas shut-off valves meet current standards. Spending on a retrofit today can spare you costly repairs after a major quake.

To determine if your house is bolted to its foundation, you should inspect the area underneath your home for visible bolts or metal foundation plates. Observing bolts extending through the sill plate or seeing metal connectors securing the structure confirms a proper retrofit installation. If you are uncertain or the area is difficult to access, hiring a qualified home inspector will ensure a reliable assessment of your home’s anchoring system.

A solid retrofit can help your house withstand earthquakes up to a 7.0 magnitude without sliding or collapsing. By bolting the frame to the foundation and bracing cripple walls, you cut the risk of serious damage and injury. Insurers are aware of this, so many offer lower premiums on properly retrofitted homes. In short, it’s a safety upgrade that also protects your wallet.

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