In years past, the only way to fix bowing or structural cracks in a basement wall was to put up a steel I-beam anchored to the wall to hold it in place. However, thanks to technological advancements, we can fix the home in several ways. Steel I-beams are perfect for large-scale structural repair, but when damage is minimal, carbon fiber is an inexpensive alternative to more aggressive structural repair in Baltimore.
Carbon fiber is made of crystalline carbon filaments. When twisted together and woven into a cloth, it becomes incredibly strong―5 times stronger than steel! In addition to its strength, carbon fiber also:
Resists tension
It is high in stiffness
Is lightweight
It has a low thermal expansion
Is tolerant of extreme temperatures
Is inexpensive
Carbon fiber is a miracle material so strong and lightweight that it’s used in automobiles, bicycles, airplanes, medical equipment, and even space shuttles.
When repairing foundations, Accurate Builders of the Chesapeake uses the best method, like carbon fiber foundation repair, to suit the situation. Carbon fiber is usually the best and most cost-effective solution for foundation walls that are bowing in or have large or “staircase” cracks (cracks that follow along with the mortar between the cement bricks in a staircase pattern). And the best thing is, it’s a permanent one.
There are several steps to installing carbon fiber to repair foundations and basements. They include:
Grind down the area where the carbon fiber strips will be applied
Roll on expo bonding paste that will hold them in place and keep the strips rigid.
Carbon fiber strips are then applied in 1-foot wide by 2-foot strips
They have such a low profile that a homeowner can mask them by simply painting over them. Carbon fiber strips are strong and require minimal maintenance; homeowners no longer have to worry about the cracks again once the repair is done.
The Accurate Builders of the Chesapeake technicians are experts at foundation repair and carbon fiber installations. Foundation repair can be messy, but it doesn’t have to be. Call Accurate Builders of the Chesapeake today to eliminate the stress of foundation damage.
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Accurate Builders of the Chesapeake provide foundation, basement, and crawlspace installation and repair for the greater Baltimore area homeowners.
