Carbon fiber wall reinforcement straps are effective in repairing and bolstering damaged, bowing, or leaning walls. However, they are not the only options available and they are not always suitable.
Cost and Durability
Carbon fiber reinforcement straps are, for many people, the ideal solution to leaning or bowing walls because they balance cost with durability perfectly. As a low-cost, tough product, carbon fiber straps can stabilize damaged walls quickly and effectively with very little disruption to your home. Better still, once they are installed, these straps offer a permanent solution.
However, there are a few drawbacks to consider. First and foremost, this is a solution that can only be applied to walls with limited damage. If the wall in question has deviated by more than two inches, carbon fiber reinforcements will not be suitable for stabilizing the wall. In these cases, a more powerful solution will be needed.
Effectiveness and Ease of Installation
Assuming carbon fiber reinforcement is a suitable solution for your bowing walls, there are many huge benefits to letting a professional install it. First and foremost, this is a small but mighty solution that will halt the deviation and bowing of a wall completely. Secondly, the installation process is quick and easy. Generally speaking, it will be over within a day.
This solution is also incredibly easy to disguise once it has set in place. Because carbon fiber straps are incredibly light, thin, and strong, they can be covered with drywall or even paint if you don’t mind seeing a faint outline. In short, carbon fiber reinforcement gives the support of a wall brace while being virtually invisible.