Earthquake Resistant Building Construction, Inc. Information

ERBC, Inc. is the patent holder of The JacBloxTM Framing System, which was created to revolutionize home construction, making it safer in hazard prone environments, and more energy efficient ... offering benefits to both developed and developing nations when building single and two story residential structures. ERBC also holds a patent on the JacLock screwdriver and screw design. Bernard Jacovitz, a South Florida-based inventor, custom home builder and home inspector with over 50 years experience and dual degrees in architectural and industrial design created a completely new approach for home construction framing that will minimize and virtually eliminate the risks to the home associated with major earthquakes. The technique offers architects and builders a completely new framing method that allows for great flexibility in a home’s frame while avoiding any subsequent reduction in the strength of the frame and its foundation. In fact the, JacBloxTM Framing System should result in both greater flexibility and increased strength to a home if used according to his design specifications and, best of all, will also serve as an innovative way to significantly increase a home’s energy efficiency. JacLock screws and screwdrivers work together to eliminate all slippage of screwdrivers that otherwise cause damage to surfaces, lower torque, and prevent the stripping of the screw. JacLock screws and screwdrivers save time, money, and reduce injury to workers.