Experienced Structural Upgrades in Dunedin

We strengthen and maintain buildings to ensure they meet or exceed New Zealand’s recently increased earthquake building codes.

Strengthen existing homes and commercial buildings
Protect your property and its occupants in case of earthquakes
Comply with industry standards

Contact SB2 Build today for structural upgrades for your home or business.

Give Your Home or Business Property a Structural Upgrade

For an existing home or business property, reinforcing its structural integrity is a crucial upgrade. This gives the building additional strength, stability, and safety, which protects it from earthquakes, gale-force winds, and general wear and tear over time.

In addition, structural upgrades also ensure compliance with building regulations and standards. For example, the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Act 2016 requires the assessment and upgrade of buildings in areas with high seismic risk.

If you’re uncertain whether your home or business establishment requires structural upgrades, contact us here at SB2 Build. Our team of structural engineers can inspect your building and provide you with recommendations that best suit your needs.

What Structural Upgrades Entail

Structural upgrades improve the foundational or load-bearing components of a building like foundations, walls, roofs, and floors. These upgrades are aimed at enhancing the structural integrity, safety, and performance of the structure.

Here at SB2 Build, we offer customised solutions tailored to your building's specific needs. Below is the typical process we follow:

Building Assessment. In this step, we will perform a thorough evaluation of the building’s current structural integrity, identify potential weaknesses, and determine the specific structural and seismic risks in the area. Based on this assessment, we will provide a customised structural upgrade plan.

Implementation. This is when the actual construction work begins. Depending on the results of the building assessment, the work may include installing steel braces, adding shear walls, reinforcing foundations, and upgrading connections between structural elements. Rest assured that we use modern techniques and high-quality materials to meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

Post-upgrade Evaluation. This is the final step we conduct to ensure the effectiveness of the improvements. This involves visual inspections, tests, and performing any necessary adjustments.

Seismic Strengthening Services in Dunedin

In the South Island of New Zealand, particularly in areas like Dunedin, occasional earthquakes are commonplace. That’s why residents and businesses need to consider seismic strengthening. This type of structural upgrade is specifically designed to improve a building's resistance to seismic activity.

Primarily, seismic strengthening aims to protect lives by significantly reducing the risk of building collapse during an earthquake. Additionally, these upgrades help safeguard property and investments by minimising structural damage.

In most scenarios, seismic strengthening involve the following:

reinforce the building's ability to absorb and dissipate seismic energy by adding steel framing to existing structures

securing the facade to prevent it from detaching during an earthquake

adding shear walls to fortify walls

cross-bracing floors and roofs to distribute seismic forces more evenly and reduce the risk of a building collapsing

Whether you’re a homeowner or business owner, your property can benefit from seismic strengthening services. As a homeowner, seismic strengthening can offer greater peace of mind, knowing your family is safe. As a business owner, this upgrade ensures the continuity of operations, protects occupants during seismic events, and minimises potential losses.

Structural Improvements

Ensure your residential or commercial property is stable and can withstand seismic activity, strong winds, and general wear and tear. We here at SB2 Build can help assess your home or business building and identify the kind of structural improvements it needs.

Our structural improvement services include:

Foundation Strengthening. This involves the addition of support structures to enhance the stability and resilience of a building's foundation. The overall result is improved structural integrity and performance of the entire structure.

Wall Reinforcements. These structural improvements strengthen existing walls by adding new components to enhance overall stability and seismic resilience. Shear walls or bracing systems can be added to increase resistance to lateral forces.

Roof and Floor Upgrades. Roof upgrades involve replacing roofing frameworks and materials so that they can better withstand environmental forces. On the other hand, floor upgrades focus on reinforcing or replacing the floor structures, such as beams, joists, and decking materials, to improve connections between structural components or to better support occupant loads.

Call SB2 Build for Your Structural Upgrade Needs

If your home or business properties need structural upgrades, SB2 Build can help. We have a dedicated and capable team of engineers who have years of knowledge and experience to ensure that your home or commercial establishment is safe and compliant with local building standards.

Get in touch with SB2 Build today and let us help you take the first step towards securing your home and business’s future. For questions or more information, you may fill out the form found on our Contact Us page. You may also call us at 027 479 7532. We look forward to your message!