Further Adventures in Concrete Damage and Structural Support

Concrete is not indestructible, and the fluctuation in hydrostatic pressure from the excessive water content in the clay soils that surround the foundation of your home or business is often the typical cause of foundation and basement wall damage. But many other factors can crack or bow the concrete on your property.

Tree Roots

The roots of trees, shrubs, bushes and other foliage planted too close to the structure will eventually mature and, given time, will grow large enough to exert sufficient pressure to crack and bow the concrete foundation or walls of your structure. If the cracks and bows jut out more than 4 inches from the vertical position of the wall, effective repair might require complete replacement of the concrete, which involves heavy equipment, intrusive excavation, and a big expense.

Improper Drainage

Improper drainage on your property and around the foundation of your structure can erode the soil from around and below the foundation, which removes the support for the foundation and causes it to settle unevenly, resulting in cracks and other damage to the concrete.

Subsidence

Subsidence (loss of elevation) occurs when material beneath the foundation of your home or business is removed—typically by groundwater—or is displaced because of nearby development and construction, erosion, sinkhole formation, or natural soil compaction.

Carbon fiber straps are an innovative, effective, proactive measure to ensure your basement walls and foundation remain intact in the case of settling caused by outside pressures and other external man-made and natural forces. At the first sign that the foundation or basement walls of your home or business are compromised, the sheer strength of carbon fiber straps is enough to mitigate further damage to your structure. Five times stronger than steel and five times less dense, carbon fiber provides an easy-to-install solution for concrete repair and concrete reinforcement. Whether you’re a concrete and foundation contractor or a DIYer who prefers to do the work on your home, the kits we offer are perfect solutions for whatever your concrete requires. Reach out to Carbon Fiber Support if you would like to know more about how our carbon fiber products can either restore your concrete foundation or provide support to prevent damage.