According to the CT Post, hurricane season in Connecticut is well underway. Occurring every year from June 1 to November 30, hurricane season brings intense storms from the seas, with an average of seven of them turning into hurricanes. As a Connecticut shoreline contractor for over 25 years, K.E. Braza is here to help your [...]
Adding on to your home—with a sunroom, a family room, a garage, or something else—is a great way to increase your home’s value and improve your quality of life. However, before you can begin thinking about the walls and windows, you need to make sure you have a well-built residential foundation. The foundation is responsible [...]
Connecticut is in the midst of a crumbling foundation crisis, and we are here to help. It is estimated that nearly 5,000 homes are impacted in over 36 towns in Connecticut. The issue has been traced back a specific concrete maker who used pyrrhotite, a naturally occurring mineral, in its concrete mixture. The mineral apparently [...]
With hurricane season in full swing, you may be wondering if there’s an advantage to building a seawall or repairing your existing one in order to lessen the damage caused by hurricanes. Here at K.E. Braza Construction, we just finished some major repairs on a 490-foot seawall in East Haven, CT, just in time for [...]
Can your seawall withstand the forces of a hurricane? Seawalls are engineered and constructed to last between 30 and 50 years if you have it regularly inspected and repaired by a licensed seawall contractor in Connecticut. Without preventative maintenance and inspections, seawalls have been known to become structurally unsound in as little as 20 years. [...]
Are you contemplating building a new seaside home in CT? If you are, you might be interested in the benefits of using helical piles to anchor your foundation. This is because the soil along the coastline of Connecticut can be sandy and unstable, which could lead to soil erosion and increased settling of your home [...]
Did you know that coastal construction projects have different requirements than building projects located inland? This is primarily due to the risk for soil erosion and extreme weather, like flooding, hurricanes, and tropical storms. Here at K.E. Braza Construction, we always perform all the necessary calculations and site evaluations before building a seawall, foundation, and [...]
Hurricane preparedness is paramount for waterfront properties in Connecticut, where the risk of severe weather is ever-present during the summer and fall months. By maintaining and reinforcing seawalls, you can significantly mitigate the impact of storm surges and high waves, ensuring your property remains protected. Regular inspections and timely repairs are crucial in keeping these [...]
The foundation of your home is critical to its structural integrity. Identifying problems early—such as foundation cracks, uneven settling, or water damage—can save you from costly repairs in the future. Foundation services encompass a range of solutions from inspections and maintenance to repair and waterproofing. Engaging professionals to assess your foundation can ensure that any [...]
The foundation of your home is critical to its structural integrity. Identifying problems early—such as foundation cracks, uneven settling, or water damage—can save you from costly repairs in the future. Foundation services encompass a range of solutions from inspections and maintenance to repair and waterproofing. Engaging professionals to assess your foundation can ensure that any [...]