Carbon Fiber Reinforcement

Replacing steel with carbon fiber for concrete repair

Introducing Carbon Fiber / Kevlar technology in the form of Carbon Fiber / Kevlar Grid straps from Fortress, the next step in permanent foundation stabilization. The hybrid grid strap system is comprised of high tensile strength carbon fibers woven together by Kevlar strands.

Carbon fiber/kevlar grid straps are designed for stabilizing both poured concrete and block walls. Due to the extreme high strength to weight ratio, carbon fiber reinforcement is the repair material of choice for bowed basement walls, bridge columns, and concrete beams to restore and maintain structural integrity.

Carbon fiber /Staples or Stitches add strength to Epoxy injected cracks to transfer stress across the repair and adding considerable more life to the repair.

Carbon fiber is now a proven popular alternative to steel for reinforcing structural substrates in residential and commercial applications. Carbon fiber is highly effective at adding tensile strength to concrete. It is superior to steel since it is stronger, stiffer and non-corrosive. It also can be bonded to the surface of a concrete structure at any time to stop bowing and cracking. This allows limitless applications for new construction, repair, retrofit, and seismic upgrades.