5 Main Reasons to Leverage Carbon Fiber Beams in Foundation Repair
As much as you try to keep renovating and redesigning your home, there are those areas where only an expert can provide effective solutions. One such area is in foundation cracking repair projects.
With the National Association of Realtors® reporting over 90% of new homes encounter foundation damage within the first 10 years, it is imperative to know how you can tackle such problems.
Introducing Carbon Fiber in Foundation Repair
A study by National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) among contractors rates carbon fiber beams at 90% in terms of efficiency. As a conscious homeowner, you need to get insight into reasons this product has been creating a buzz in foundation and basement wall repair over the last two decades.
With NARI® and other construction experts cautioning about the impact of a damaged foundation, it is a no-brainer that this is the product you want to use for your repair. Such insight is invaluable when planning with your foundation contractor on how to go about such repairs.
Pros of Carbon Fiber Beams
During foundation repair, you want value for money through application of durable solutions. Do carbon fiber beams provide such a solution? Take a look at some pros:
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Internal Bonding Strength
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) technology is used to make these beams from nylon fiber baked over 3,000 degrees to make carbon fiber. The resulting material is composed of a long carbon atom chain with strong bonding with a modulus of 20msi and tensile strength of 500ksi higher than aluminum and other metals.
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Easy Installation
Once the underlying cause of foundation cracking is rectified, the area where carbon fiber beam strips will cover is ground flat. A bed of high strength epoxy is laid and the contractor embeds the beam on the epoxy under pressure and the project is done. With no excavations, your project will be done before you know it.
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Tensile Strength
When repairing foundation cracks, you need a material that won’t allow movement once it sets. Steel beams have an elongation of 6% while carbon fiber beams only elongate to 1.5%, meaning more enhanced protection for your foundation.
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Aesthetic Touch
Carbon fiber strips, once applied to a wall, barely show because the material conforms to the walls. This means you will not devalue your property with ugly bumps that make your foundation suspect.
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Low Maintenance Cost
With carbon fiber beams, you will not have to worry about rusting and other costly maintenance costs, making this a perfect choice in foundation repair.
The incredible strength of carbon fiber, brought on by suitable strength to weight ratio, guarantees you lasting foundation repair. What’s more, you will save a lot and there aren’t a lot of inconveniences to deal with during the project.
StablWall is an innovative solution designed to reinforce walls and structures, making them incredibly strong and durable. It is crafted using cutting-edge technology, combining carbon fiber sheets with specially engineered bonding adhesives. When applied to a wall or structure, these materials undergo an intense chemical reaction, transforming them into a unified and solid entity. The result is astounding – a finished product that boasts a strength ten times greater than steel!
One of the standout features of the StablWall system is its adaptability. No matter the architectural challenge, StablWall rises to the occasion with ease. Its versatility allows for various application methods, ensuring a seamless fit for any project. Whether it’s horizontal reinforcement, vertical support, stair-step stability, or a corner wrap, StablWall can handle it all with the utmost efficiency and effectiveness.
