Sweet Digs: Red Brick in Ravenna

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I often wonder if brick is a practical building material in the Northwest. The tensile strength of wood is much better for our earthquake-afflicted area. Today’s most clicked property is undeniably cute, with curb appeal galore. I’ve never owned a brick home so I did a little digging to see what, if anything, a brick homeowner must do for earthquake safety. After the Nisqually Quake, the City of Seattle recommends that
owners of masonry buildings have the parapets thoroughly inspected for damage.

The Seattle Building Code requires repairs for this type of damage and
deterioration. A licensed engineer or masonry contractor can perform the
inspection and a licensed engineer must develop the plans for any
needed repairs. It is important to note that Seattle building owners have
already had many of these buildings inspected, and repaired as needed.
The cost of repairing parapets varies, commonly in the range of $10,000
to $50,000. A building permit from DCLU is required and DCLU staff is
ready to discuss and review earthquake repair plans. In some cases
approval by an historic preservation board is also required. For most
projects plans can be approved within two weeks.

Has anyone had any issues with their brick abode? Leave us a comment and share your story!

Price: $599,000
2017 NE 77th St
Seattle, WA 98115
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.25
Sq. Ft.: 2,550
$/Sq. Ft.: $235
MLS#: 27050673
On Redfin: 89 days