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by s1artibartfast 29 days ago
I think it is sound advice.

Insurance quotes rebuilding my older home at 1.1 million due to cost of construction in california. A seismic bolt and brace costs 10k. There is a 70% chance of a M6+ in the next 15 years in my area

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I was thinking shear walls, steel moment frames, foundation cap and stitch, etc.

You're right that bolt and brace is great.

CA average new construction is $680k. [1]

[1] https://www.costtobuildhouse.com/cost-to-build-a-house-in-ca...

Yes, and you can double or tripple that $/sqft in sismically active areas like the bay area.