10x stronger than steel. Less than 1/8 inch thick.
From bowing basement walls to cracked columns, aging beams to failing balconies — the SRS carbon fiber system stops structural movement in hours, without demolition, without heavy equipment, and without the cost of full reconstruction.
Free · About 90 minutes · No obligation
SRS-600UNI carbon fiber system · 100% made in the USA
Why carbon fiber
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) has replaced excavation, steel beams, and demolition as the preferred method for structural concrete repair in most applications — because the performance comparison isn’t close.
The SRS system uses industrial-strength structural epoxy that penetrates deep into the concrete surface, saturating the carbon fiber fabric and creating a mechanical and chemical bond that distributes load across the full bonded area.
Nine applications
Application 01
Bowing basement walls fail when soil pressure exceeds designed capacity — common in the PNW where wet winters keep soils saturated for months. SRS-600UNI straps bonded vertically to the wall face permanently arrest inward movement; walls that have moved significantly get helical tiebacks first. Over 40,000 lbs design tensile strength per strap. No excavation.
Application 02
Stem wall cracks let moisture reach the rebar, corrode it, and spall the surrounding concrete. Bidirectional carbon fiber wrapping stops crack propagation, reinstates wall capacity, and seals against further intrusion — and the low-profile repair can be painted to match.
Application 03
Structural epoxy injected into the crack face-bonds the two halves together. Carbon fiber applied over the crack adds tensile capacity and waterproofing — preventing the crack from reopening, a more thorough approach than epoxy injection alone.
Application 04
Carbon fiber stabilizes the face of a deteriorating or bowing retaining wall between tieback or anchor points. Without restraint at the top, the wall would rotate as one stiff section — carbon fiber must work in combination with tiebacks. We engineer the full system.
Application 05
When rebar is missing, corroded, or inadequate for current loads, carbon fiber wrapping restores or increases capacity without demolition. Especially effective for pre-1977 columns — CFRP meets current seismic code requirements for column confinement and ductility.
Application 06
Creating a wall opening means addressing the rebar and tensioning cables that must be cut. CFRP transfers the stress around the new opening back to the remaining structure — non-invasive compared to heavy steel headers and temporary shoring, and the thin profile installs easily around mechanical components.
Application 07
Applied to the tension face of an existing beam, CFRP increases flexural capacity and, depending on geometry, shear capacity — letting an existing structure carry heavier loads than designed for. As construction costs rise, this has become the preferred solution for re-purposing aging infrastructure.
Application 08
Balconies face rain, freeze-thaw cycles, and chloride-bearing deicers — ideal conditions for rebar corrosion and spalling. CFRP restores structural capacity after corrosion has compromised the original rebar, without the disruption and cost of full replacement.
Application 09
Deteriorated footings in tight, low-headroom environments are ideal candidates — the thin profile installs where traditional concrete repair equipment can't reach, extending footing life without excavation.
Related: Concrete Reinforcement and Basement & Wall Repair.
Real projects
Happy Valley, OR
Carbon fiber (SRS-600/660) + tiebacks rescued a bowing school playground wall without full reconstruction.
Seattle, WA
A 30-year-old Seattle bulkhead bowed at mid-span from soil loss. Helical tiebacks, SW-RP1 injection, and carbon fiber restored it for ~80% less than replacement.
Gig Harbor, WA
A 115-ft Puget Sound seawall failing from soil loss: 11 helical tiebacks, 195 gal foam, drains, and 6 carbon fiber straps restored it.
Tacoma, WA
A 1979 Tacoma home on a sloped lot settled 1.5". 4 helical + 3 driven piles plus carbon fiber straps stabilized the cracked stem wall.
The Warranty Trust
Qualifying carbon fiber installations carry the Transferable Lifetime Warranty, backed by the Ram Jack National Limited Warranty Trust — a separately funded reserve. Coverage transfers to future owners at closing.
FAQ
Yes, in tensile strength. The SRS-600UNI carbon fiber fabric we use has a tensile strength of 196,000 PSI, compared to approximately 58,000 PSI for mild steel. It is also significantly lighter and non-corrosive — it will never rust or degrade from moisture exposure.
The straps are less than 1/8 inch thick and conform to the surface they're bonded to. They can be painted or coated to match any wall, column, or beam finish, making them nearly invisible once the job is complete.
Most carbon fiber applications complete in a single day. The structural epoxy achieves full cure within 24–48 hours depending on temperature and humidity.
In many cases, yes. Carbon fiber's thin profile and light weight allow installation in tight spaces, around mechanical components, and in low-headroom environments where steel beams are impractical or impossible to install. The bond-based load transfer of CFRP can also achieve capacities that aren't feasible with point-loaded steel plate repairs.
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