Bowing basement walls are another foundation problem what adventurous homeowners may be tempted to tackle DIY. Some common DIY methods might be injecting the cracks with epoxy or applying carbon fiber patches. However, as you can likely imagine, the products available to the general public are usually far from “professional”. For example, carbon fiber wall straps are indeed an effective repair for bowing foundation basement walls, however many DIY products do not extend the entire length of the wall. A professional carbon fiber wall strap installation covers the entire vertical length of your wall and is permanently fixed to your foundation.