The Best Way to Fix Bowed Walls

Bowed basement walls are usually a sign that a foundation’s structural integrity has been compromised by changes in the soil surrounding the structure. Home and business owners might become alarmed when they realize their foundation walls have begun to bow inward. Usually, bowed walls go unnoticed until the damage is at a critical stage. The good news is that if bowing walls are caught early, there are repair options available.

Recognizing the signs of bowed walls is the first step to completing a lasting repair. Bowed walls can show signs of cracks or gaps between the walls and the ceiling above. A simple way to check for a bowed wall is to use a level vertically. If the wall does not meet the edge of the level, it is bowed. Bowed walls are caused by the same things that compromise the overall foundation:

• Age of the structure
• Poor construction
• Hydrostatic pressure (caused by saturated soil expanding and putting extreme pressure on the foundation walls)

Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer or a skilled professional, you’ll find the carbon fiber concrete wall repair products you need to fix bowing walls at Carbon Fiber Support. Carbon fiber is a reliable and affordable solution to strengthen concrete walls. Carbon fiber straps are an ideal alternative to traditional wall strengthening and repair materials. Carbon fiber’s strength-to-weight ratio and flexibility make it an ideal material for structural repairs. Carbon fiber is lightweight, flexible, and blends in well. Once in place, carbon fiber support straps can be painted to match the wall, making them perfectly suitable to support bowed walls. 

Check out our assortment of carbon fiber wall strengthening kits or contact Carbon Fiber Support today to speak to our professionals about which carbon fiber products are right for your job!