Bowed Walls
   A bowed basement or foundation wall can be straightened but require excavation of foundation, lifting the weight of the structure off of the wall and pushing the wall back to as close to plumb as possible.

   Even after this is accomplished, the wall itself has lost the structural integrity and requires reinforcement. You can also reinforce a concrete wall that is still within tolerance at it's current condition without straightening.

   Historically, I-beams were used to correct a bowed wall by erecting the beams in a fashion that provides lateral concrete reinforcement. While remaining an effective method, installation can be expensive and the end result are obtrusive beams sticking out from the wall. In addition, the cracks which have undoubtedly occurred as a result are not addressed.

   Bowed basement walls can be resolved using the latest carbon-fiber technology developed by Fortress Stabilization Systems. Using carbon-fiber kevlar sheet straps in combination with specifically designed epoxies, foundations can now be repaired and arrested with little to no obtrusiveness. The repaired bowed basement wall can then be painted creating an almost invisible repair, increasing the resale value of your home.

   Concrete reinforcement with carbon-fiber sheet straps is a time-proven and tested method of reinforcing existing concrete and masonry structures for the purposes of repair or to strengthen the integrity and load tolerance of existing structures.

   If the integrity of your foundation or other structural component of any building or structure is compromised, such as cracked or bowed, or is otherwise in question, consider carbon fiber as the solution. Compared to other methods, it offers superior later sheer strength, it not obtrusive as is steel I-beams, does not require any heavy equipment or specialized machinery, and is non-invasive (no need to jack hammer into existing floors or structures). It is the preferred method for most applications in the 21st century.



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