Earthquake Safety: Features to Look for in a Solid Home
We explain the structural features that determine a home’s earthquake safety and the criteria you can check before buying.
In a country on an earthquake belt like Turkey, a safe home is a necessity that comes before luxury. The engineering of the structure is of vital importance.
Essentials of a Safe Structure
Compliance with the current earthquake regulation, quality concrete and reinforcement, soil survey and building inspection documents must always be questioned. Building age and the load-bearing system are also critical indicators.
A solid structure is the most valuable investment guarantee, because what it protects is life.
