Do you panic when you see cracks of a building? If your answer is ‘yes,’ you are among the many people who get worried at the sight of foundation cracks and other types of cracks on a building. If you are a homeowner, your house is probably one of the most important investments that you have made. Hence, the panic that is associated with cracks is always justified.
Knowing that your house has cracks is one thing, and having the cracks repaired effectively is another. You can only have peace of mind if you know that the cracks on your building have been fixed by a professional and that the method or technology used guarantees lasting results.
Carbon fiber is one of the crack repair technologies that guarantee the best results. Below, you will learn some fundamental ideas about carbon fiber foundation repair.
- Carbon Fiber Has Exceptional Strength
Carbon fiber has been proven to be one of the materials that guarantee exceptionally stable bonds. Carbon is known to form very strong bonds. Carbon fiber sheets or strips make extraordinarily strong bonds because the use of strands or fibers that are intertwined or arranged in a unidirectional manner combines the strength of the strands.
Carbon fiber is up to ten times stronger than steel. Carbon fiber sheets or strips are, therefore, an excellent substitute for materials such as steel beams when it comes to doing work such as straightening walls or repairing diagonal and horizontal cracks.
- Carbon Fiber Foundation Repair is Associated with Significant Savings
Crack repair work that is done using carbon fiber requires no maintenance. Hence, once you have contracted a professional company or technician to fix the cracks on your foundation using carbon fiber, you will not spend any more time or money on maintenance. This way, you make notable savings.
- Only Competent Professionals Should do carbon Fiber Installation
As pointed out above, it is essential to work with professionals if you would like to fix any foundation crack using carbon fiber. This is because carbon materials need installation in such a way that they meet the unique requirements of the foundation where it is taking place. This can only be achievable if the person doing the work has the requisite knowledge, skills, and experience.
If an inexperienced person does the work, the desired results may not be achievable, and you could even end up with more damages.
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Ohio State Waterproofing has provided quality service with over 80,000 successful waterproofing and foundation repair installations and satisfied customers since our inception in 1978.
Ohio State Waterproofing’s philosophy for success is to provide honest, courteous and guaranteed service to every customer. Our reputation reflects this. Our well-trained waterproofing technicians are dedicated to complete customer satisfaction. This is achieved through fast, efficient processes as well as teamwork throughout this organization. You will always find a friendly representative willing to meet your needs at Ohio State Waterproofing.
We are a full service company that handles problems ranging from patching cracks to rebuilding basements. In addition, we hold three patents related to waterproofing that make us unique in the industry. These patents and our experience allow us to be able to do what every other waterproofer can do, but no one else can do what we do.
We are actively involved in the industry and community, including the National Association of Waterproofing Contractors, BHA, NARI, NAHB, NHIA, the BIA, the FHA and a number of consumer advocacy groups, as well as playing leading roles in a number of charitable functions.
But, most importantly, our highest degree of praise comes from the thousands of referrals we get from satisfied customers. Together they’ve made us a leader in the basement waterproofing and foundation repair industry.