When poured concrete walls crack and are waterproofed, it’s important to consider the structural condition of the wall. A.M. Shield utilizes Carbon Fiber Staples to stabilize foundation cracks.

Carbon Fiber Staples is a permanent repair for a moving foundation wall or slab crack. Foundation wall cracks are normally categorized as moving or non moving . Moving cracks happen for a number of reasons. Expansion and contraction, soil settlement and improper backfilling during construction are some of the reasons.

Normally combined with Polyurethane Injection Grouting this combination provides a permanent repair for foundation cracks. Carbon Fiber Staples are made of the same high strength strand that carbon fiber straps and are virtually unbreakable.

Foundations are the structural element that supports the structure above in various ways. Load is transferred through the foundation wall and footing system with direct bearing on the soil underneath. Generally, foundation failures refer to the failure of the foundation system or the failure of the soil.

In cases where a foundation failure is caused unstable soil, a permanent support structure such as underpinning should be installed. Ground anchoring systems such as helical and push piers are used to repair the structural integrity of the foundation.

A.M. Shield Foundation Repair Services

Please contact the professionals at A.M. Shield Waterproofing if you notice any of these signs. For more than 25 years we’ve specialized in foundation repair and, in particular, sill plate replacement, foundation replacement, carbon fiber straps, carbon fiber staples, Stabilizer wall straitening system and foundation underpinning.