If your house was built before 1980, your home and family may be at risk during a significant earthquake. Learn about how your older wood framed home’s vulnerabilities, and the reinforcements and techniques typically employed to address those weaknesses. There is more to it than just foundation bolting! Presented by the region’s premier retrofit specialist since 1999.

About the instructor, Leif Jackson: Leif has over 25 years of experience retrofitting single family homes in the Puget Sound area. He has taught in-person seminars for homeowners at the Phinney Neighborhood Association, the Seattle Home Show, the NW Remodeling Expo, Historic Seattle, and others.

Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.