Carbon Fiber Strap Installation in Long Island
Suffolk County & Nassau County’s Experts for Basement Carbon Fiber Straps
If your basement walls are beginning to bow, shear, or tip inwards, you need to have the issue fixed. But how? The answer is expert carbon fiber strap installation by ACM Basement Waterproofing.
As Long Island’s local foundation repair company, ACM Basement Waterproofing specializes in carbon fiber strap installation, providing expert foundation repair services for homes and businesses in Suffolk and Nassau counties. So, call us today for your free foundation inspection and repair quote.
Are Carbon Fiber Straps/Strips the Right Solution for My Foundation Issues?
Carbon fiber straps are an ideal solution for basement wall repair. Carbon fiber is an incredibly strong material (five times stronger than steel) and does not stretch. The installed straps adhere to your basement walls, acting as a permanent brace that strengthens the foundation, keeping the walls in place.
Whether carbon fiber straps are suitable for your home in Long Island depends on the extent of foundation wall intrusion. Most of the time, carbon fiber straps are the answer for bowed, tipping, or shearing foundation walls. To be certain, you need to have one of ACM’s foundation repair experts inspect your foundation.
Should I Repair or Replace My Foundation Walls?
If you want to straighten the foundation walls of your Long Island home completely, you will need to replace them, but that is a last resort as it is the most invasive, expensive, and often the most unnecessary option. In the vast majority of cases, foundation repair is the better option.
Foundation repair prevents further damage to your basement walls, keeping them strong and safe. Only in the most extreme cases is foundation replacement necessary.
Additional Benefits of Carbon Fiber Straps
Beyond being an effective foundation repair solution, carbon fiber straps offer additional benefits:
- Longevity. The strength and durability of carbon fiber mean that your foundation straps will be as effective years down the road as they were when first installed.
- No Maintenance. After installation, you don’t need to worry about the straps. They will continue doing their job on their own.
- Simple Installation. Carbon fiber straps are installed on the inside of your basement walls, which means no excavation is required, and the installation process is much shorter.
- Minimal Disruption. Carbon fiber strap installation involves little noise and makes little mess. Installation is fast and quiet compared to other foundation repair options.
- Hidden Straps. The carbon fiber straps are thin and lay flush against the wall, so you can easily cover up or even paint over the straps, making them all but invisible.
Can You Install Carbon Fiber Strips Yourself (DIY)?
Some Long Island homeowners like to take on DIY projects around the house. If you are one of those people, should carbon fiber strap installation (foundation repair) be a project you take on? In short, no.
The first issue with DIY foundation repair is the low quality of the products and materials in do-it-yourself kits. These kits do not have the same durable, professional-grade materials ACM uses in repair jobs.
And, even if you were to get your hands on suitable materials, the repair products are only effective if installed correctly. ACM has been fixing damaged foundation walls in Long Island for decades, and this experience allows us to create permanent foundation repair solutions.
On top of that, if the DIY work fails to repair the foundation properly, the added costs of later professional repair, on top of your original DIY costs, mean that you save time and money by calling ACM first to install carbon fiber straps.
Let ACM Fix Your Basement Walls
So, if you are looking for expert carbon fiber strap installation in Long Island, ACM is your local, trusted expert. Call us today to schedule a free foundation inspection and repair quote.
One of our foundation pros will sit down with you to explain the problem you face and the solutions we offer and answer any questions you may have. We’ll find the right solution for your budget and your home.
