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Carbon Fiber Foundation Repair

Unstable soils and hydrostatic pressure can cause your foundation walls to crack, bow,
and in some cases, collapse completely. Barrier Waterproofing Systems utilizes the
strength and stability of carbon fiber technology to repair your failing foundation.

Carbon fiber technology has been used for years by the military, in the aerospace
industry and in heavy construction applications. It was even used to support the concrete
at the World Trade Center during damage assessments after the September 11th tragedy.
Engineered exceptionally strong, our carbon fiber applications will not bend or
crack...even under 10X normal pressure.

Carbon fiber technology is stabilized with an epoxy that permanently binds the carbon
fibers to each other and to the surface on which they are applied. Once in place, they are
immobile and, even under 10X times normal pressure, they won't break, stretch, crack or
bend. Your homes foundation will, quite literally, be locked in place.

Carbon fiber vs. Traditional methods

Traditional methods of foundation repair don't stand up to a carbon fiber repaired wall.

Steel Beams

Carbon fiber delivers strength far superior to that of steel. The traditional steel beam
method requires a hole busted out of the floor slab, placing a steel I beam on the footer,
then replacing the concrete around the beam and then securing it to the floor joist's. The
steel beam is straight, the bowing wall is not. Therefore there's actually only a small
portion of the steel touching the wall. Steel beams can take up 6 to 12 inches of valuable
space and their appearance is nearly impossible to hide. A finished carbon fiber
application is thin as a dime and paintable if you so chose. Click Here For Examples.

Wall anchors

Carbon fiber repair is non-invasive and indestructible. Attempting to secure a foundation
with a wall anchor is a long and tedious process. Your home's exterior may need to be
excavated, and in some cases, the process may not only interrupt your landscaping, but
also your neighbor's. And, wall anchors require repeated maintenance because they
loosen as your foundation continues to crack and bow. Carbon is applied to the inside of
your wall and permanently stops bowing and cracking. Click Here For Examples.

NOTE: Carbon fiber does not straighten your wall, it locks it place and prevents further
damage. This is why some clients choose to straighten their wall then have carbon fiber
installed.

For more information about exterior waterproofing for your basement, total moisture
control and indoor air quality solutions, or to schedule a FREE inspection and estimate
call today for an appointment at 636-332-5999 or click here to contact us now.