Earthquake proof your home with an earthquake resistant foundation.
Dust Clouds from building damage in the 22 February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake , : [ Photo Credit Gillian Needam]
Dust Clouds from building damage in the 22 February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake , : [ Photo Credit Gillian Needam]
Mother Nature is unpredictable. Thousands of people die each year in earthquakes around the world. On top of that cost in human life, is the cost of rebuilding and fixing earthquake damaged buildings. Add to that stress and loss of productivity at work, time spent filling in forms, negotiating with insurers, having repair quotes done, waiting for repairs, and often getting your house fixed again after the next shake.
With the number of earthquakes on the rise, insurance embargoes on home earthquake cover are appearing in earthquake prone areas worldwide. These embargoes can affect mortgages.
If your insurance company no longer insures earthquake damage, when the next earthquake strikes, you will need to fund repairs out of your own pocket?
How will you future proof your home? What if you were locked out of your home or workplace tomorrow because of earthquake damage? Where would you live? Where will you work? How will you avoid the time sucking process of negotiating with insurers and commissioning earthquake repairs on your home or business?
Reduce the magnitude of seismic forces affecting your building by installing an adjustable base isolation foundation system by ABI Piers Ltd.
Is certified by BRANZ as compliant with NZ Building Code Appraisal No. 952 (2017)
Will isolate lightweight detached buildings from lateral earth movements during earthquake events
Can be installed by any License Building Practitioner
Designed for installation during construction of new builds
Can be retrofitted under many existing buildings, including some heritage.
If necessary, can be easily adjusted for height and level post-quake without the need to re-do your foundation.