Carbon Fiber Wall Reinforcement

What This Service Involves

Carbon fiber reinforcement stabilizes foundation walls that are bowing inward under soil pressure. We apply high-strength carbon fiber straps in structural epoxy, anchoring them to the framing so they resist the lateral load pushing on the wall. This is a low-profile fix that stops further movement without the excavation or wall replacement heavier repairs require. It suits the moderate bowing that damp, expansive soils around Puget Sound can cause over time. Once cured, the straps lock the wall in place and give you a permanent, paintable repair.

Benefits

Bowing walls stabilized against further inward movement; High-strength straps bonded with structural epoxy; A low-profile fix with no major excavation; Anchoring to the framing that resists soil pressure; A permanent, paintable repair once cured

Our Process

1) Measure the bow and confirm carbon fiber is appropriate; 2) Prep and clean the wall surface for bonding; 3) Apply carbon fiber straps in epoxy and anchor to framing; 4) Cure, inspect, and finish the straps for paint

What Affects the Cost

Number of straps and wall area to reinforce; Severity and cause of the wall's bowing; Surface prep the concrete or block requires; Anchoring detail at the top and bottom of the wall; Any drainage work to relieve the soil pressure

Best Time of Year

Carbon fiber reinforcement installs year-round indoors, and addressing bowing before winter helps the wall resist wet-season soil pressure.