Retrofitting old brick buildings
Upgrading an old building to make it more earthquake-safe involves connecting brick walls and parapets to the roof and floors.
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| Parapet bracing (required): The portions of a wall that extend past the roof (parapet) need a diagonal bracing that is generally made of steel. |
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STEPHANIE REDDING and AUDREY CARLSEN / THE SEATTLE TIMES