The carbon fiber/Kevlar Gridstrap system that we use is very thin and adheres right to the wall. Having just the thickness of a dime, the carbon fiber Kevlar system is designed to be smooth so that when it is painted over it blends right into the wall. So yes, the repair is visible, but not obvious. After the wall is painted the repair should not stand out at all.
Why use Carbon Fiber for foundation crack repair?
A few decades ago if your foundation had a cracked or bowed wall from soil pressure, you only had two choices to stabilize the wall; masonry pilasters or steel I-beams. In 2013 carbon fiber for foundation repair and stabilization is now very common. Carbon fiber adds strength to cracked concrete walls because it is stronger than steel and not corrosive. Carbon fiber is adhered to the wall with no unsightly obstructions.
Carbon fiber gives you a permanent concrete foundation repair solution for your cracked and/or bowed foundation wall without the sacrifice of living space. It is a low cost reinforcement solution that repairs your wall, adds strength, stops the inward movement and redistributes the weight on your basement walls. The cracks are permanently repaired and stabilized to restore stability of the structure.
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Carbon fiber is just what it sounds like, a fiber made up of carbon. Carbon fiber has been in use since 1980. In the 20th Century it was so expensive that carbon fiber use was limited to bridge repairs, the aerospace industry and the military. Now that carbon fiber is being used in many different ways, production has gone up and prices have gone down. Because of carbon fibers strength and durability it is now widely used in the building industry for reinforcing structures,Carbon fiber foundation repairs have been found to be exceptionally strong. When the strands are woven they are stronger than many other materials like steel.
Not all Carbon Fiber applications are the same.
To say carbon fiber is carbon fiber would be just like saying plastic is plastic. The plastic that the milk jug is made from is very different than the plastic bag you carry it home in. There are different applications for plastic and carbon fiber as well.
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Some companies use sheets of fabric like carbon fiber that are 2’x 5’ and bond this sheet over a crack. Others use carbon fiber blended with polymer which is also a flexible product. Some of these carbon fiber products are simply glued to the wall and can peel off.
A-1 Basement Solutions uses a time-tested and proven method of foundation and crack repair that restores the integrity and stability of the foundation. We use carbon-fiber kevlar sheet straps in combination with specifically designed epoxy. This foundation crack repair can be performed effectively and efficiently with minimal obtrusion or obstruction.
- Lay flat to the wall
- Not obtrusive
- No attachments
- Provides a clean prepared bonding surface
- Able to conform to bowed walls
- Can be painted to provide a smooth clean look
A-1 Basement Solutions provides free foundation inspections to New Jersey homeowners. Contact A-1 Basement Solutions at 908-322-1313, or info@A-1Basements.com for a free in-home inspection and detailed quote.
