The ICC (International Code Council) is an association that sets standards for building safety. The top and bottom anchors are patented Fortress products, also. This is an illustration of an installed strap.

When we work on your home, we treat it as if it were our own for us, that means using the best materials available. These straps are the strongest available and they are the only strapping product Acculevel uses. Once the epoxy is smoothed on the surface, the strap’s epoxy rivet technology locks the strap onto the wall in thousands of spots.įortress Straps Are The Best In The Industry This formulation creates small spaces in the carbon fiber strap (called open grid technology), and these spaces are what allows the epoxy to fully penetrate through the strap to the wall. The “ unidirectional method Fortress has developed creates a product twice as strong as products using woven carbon fibers.” The strap we use is made of kevlar-grade carbon by Fortress Stabilization Systems. This is a close-up of a carbon fiber strap (picture taken by author). In order to make the strap a cohesive part of the foundation, you need an unbreakable connection between carbon, epoxy and concrete. And no matter how much glue you use, or how long you let the glue dry, it doesn’t take much effort to pull that plastic loose again. The glue struggles to “grip” the smooth surface. Think of it like trying to glue a smooth piece of plastic to another surface. These materials are very smooth, which prevents them from effectively adhering to any surface, including bowed walls. Many companies try to use straps of solid carbon fiber or carbon fiber fabric as their strap material. This will help you understand what is involved in this type of repair, and how to choose the right contractor for your home.Ĭarbon fiber straps are a product used to reinforce and stabilize a foundation wall. We’re going to explain what carbon straps are, why you need them, how they work, and what they cost.

We have installed straps in thousands of homes, and we proudly warranty our work for the life of the structure. (And sorry! That pun was NOT intentional.)Īcculevel has been repairing foundations and restoring homeowners’ peace of mind since our beginning in 1996. Whatever virtual road you have taken, your search has clearly been driven by a need to learn more about carbon fiber repair products. Perhaps a friend or neighbor suggested you contact us, or you’ve used our free diagnostic tool to check your symptoms.

Maybe you read our blog on DIY Home Inspection, surveyed your home, and now have concerns. It could be that you’ve found cracks in your basement wall, and you’re researching solutions.

Foundation stabilization staples