Carbon Fiber Solutions
Carbon Fiber Wall Straps: Permanent Strength Without Bulky Hardware
If your basement walls are bowing or showing horizontal cracks, carbon fiber wall straps offer a clean, effective way to stop movement before it gets worse. These low-profile reinforcements bond directly to the wall, locking it in place without the need for intrusive steel beams or excavation.
Force Basements installs high-strength carbon fiber wall strap systems for homes across Central Illinois. It’s one of the most durable and discreet foundation repair options available, and when installed by the right contractor, it provides long-term protection you can count on.
How Force Basements Uses Carbon Fiber Solutions
We install carbon fiber solutions that provide structural support and wall stabilization for concrete and block basement walls under lateral pressure or cracking stress.
1. Wall Assessment
We evaluate the condition of your wall, including the amount of bowing, type of cracks, and soil pressure, to determine if carbon fiber is the right fit.
2. Surface Prep
We grind the wall surface to remove paint, smooth the area, and ensure the wall is ready for strong adhesion.
3. Carbon Fiber Strap Installation
We install high-strength carbon fiber straps vertically along the wall using industrial-grade epoxy. These straps are designed to:
Stop further inward movement
Distribute pressure across the wall
Permanently bond to concrete or block walls
Stay low-profile and paintable for a clean finish
4. Horizontal Reinforcement (if needed)
In some cases, we install carbon fiber corner wraps or horizontal strips to resist shearing and diagonal cracking, especially near wall ends or openings.
5. Long-Term Monitoring
Once installed, carbon fiber requires no maintenance and provides permanent reinforcement. If water intrusion is a factor, we may also recommend:
Why Carbon Fiber Solutions Work
Carbon fiber is 10 times stronger than steel by weight, non-corrosive, and incredibly effective for wall reinforcement — without changing the footprint of your basement.
Benefits of carbon fiber solutions:
Stops bowing walls from worsening
Prevents horizontal or stair-step cracks from growing
No excavation or interior obstruction required
Paintable and low-profile — blends into finished spaces
Faster and more affordable than steel beams or full rebuild
Proven, permanent structural repair method
Signs You May Need Carbon Fiber Wall Reinforcement
Bowing basement walls (inward movement)
Horizontal or stair-step cracks
Walls that lean or bulge under soil pressure
Water leaks along cracked joints
FAQs About Carbon Fiber Solutions
How strong are carbon fiber straps?
Extremely strong — they’re used in aerospace and military applications. When bonded to your wall with epoxy, they permanently resist inward movement.
Are carbon fiber solutions permanent?
Yes. When installed correctly, carbon fiber reinforcements are a lifetime solution that requires no maintenance.
Can you use carbon fiber in finished basements?
Yes — carbon fiber straps are paintable, nearly flush with the wall, and perfect for finished or to-be-finished basement spaces.
Reinforce Your Walls Without Steel Beams
Force Basements offers modern carbon fiber solutions that permanently stop bowing, cracking, and structural failure in your basement walls. Schedule a free inspection to find out if carbon fiber is right for your foundation.
Service Area
Force Basements proudly provides basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space services, concrete repair and egress window installation to homes and businesses in Peoria, Bloomington, Champaign, Springfield, the Quad Cities, Decatur, Quincy, LaSalle/Peru and surrounding communities.