
Your foundation walls carry the weight of your entire house, and after years of use, your foundation walls can start to show signs of stress. Tree roots or hydrostatic pressure can cause these foundation walls to crack. These structural issues must be addressed as soon as possible to avoid excessive repair costs and protect the foundation from further damage.
A very effective way to address this situation is to use Carbon Fiber to help strengthen the walls and prevent them from cracking or bowing further.
GJ MacRae is a complete basement waterproofing and foundation repair company in Toronto. We provide structural foundation repair services to keep your basement foundation strong and prevent further damage to the foundation walls. Our complete basement waterproofing and structural foundation repair process includes making necessary repairs to the foundation walls and installing a waterproofing system to deliver a dry and robust basement foundation.
We use the Carbon Fiber reinforcement technique to strengthen and support the existing foundation walls. This ensures that your foundation walls do not endure further damage from hydrostatic pressure, and Carbon Fiber prevents cracks and bowing of your walls. From almost five decades of industry experience, we know how to create a strong foundation free of cracks. If you require foundation repair or foundation reinforcement, call us today!
Carbon Fiber has one of the highest tensile strengths known to exist, and it is corrosion-resistant. It also provides a much higher thermal capacity than traditional materials, making it a superior repair choice in some applications, such as carbon fiber foundation repair. Flexible Carbon Fiber wrap can be used over any shape or size. Also, the process is quick and far less obtrusive than a complete foundation rebuild.
After the repair, the overall available space in the basement is almost the same, and the final finish is flat and smooth and can be easily painted over. Carbon Fiber requires little maintenance because it is nearly ten times stronger than steel and is non-corrosive. Plus, no heavy equipment is needed during the repair process.
In conclusion, using Carbon Fiber to repair your foundation is a low-cost process that provides excellent strength and durability to the foundation walls. It helps avoid further cracks in the wall and is nearly invisible after completion. It is almost 1/4th of an inch thick and can be painted over. Since it needs little to no maintenance, it is one of the easiest and most effective solutions for fixing foundation wall cracks.
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The first step is understanding what scale and configuration of Carbon Fiber reinforcement your foundation requires.
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Choosing an experienced structural engineer in your area with specific Carbon Fiber product experience is recommended.
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Choosing the right Carbon Fiber product and configuration for your foundation repair project is critical.
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With dozens of contractors out there, be sure you are getting what you pay for. Beware of the recently saturated marketplace.
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Maintain your eavestroughs and downspouts year round and ensure your grade is positively pitched away from foundation walls.
The Impolite Canuck2024-10-27 GJ MacRae did an amazing job on my cracked foundation. Highly recommend. Guys were professional, punctual, courteous, informative and left zero mess. They even fixed some rod leaks I discovered after the second deluge last August at no extra charge. Peggy Smith2024-08-25 Very happy with a recent job completed by GJ MacRae Foundation Repair at our home. The service was excellent, the owner and working crew were very courteous and knowledgeable about their trade. They completed the work on time and on budget and they did a great job! I would highly recommend this company for any foundation/basement you may have. bklodt2024-07-15 Used GJ MacRae for a foundation repair at our heritage house built circa 1894. The experience was positive from the quoting through 3 days execution of the work. Was done on time and on budget with a hard working crew who were experienced and left behind a strong and waterproof block wall. Gavin the owner was a pleasure to work with. Would use them again if ever needed. Lisa Kemp2024-07-15 G J MacRae installed a sump pump in my house to help with a water problem in my basement. The workers were professional and knowledgeable and took care with the quality of their work. They did an excellent job. I’m very happy with the result and would recommend them. Kyle Yamamura2024-06-21 Highly recommend the team at GJ MacRae. Excellent quality of work and customer service - which is hard to find these days. The waterproofing of my basement was fast, clean and effective - all at a very reasonable price. Thank you! Malique Ouedraogo2024-06-15 GJ MacRae repaired the foundation of my parents-in-law place in May of 2024. They had had a leak for quite some time and even with the heavy rains we had in late May/early June, their basement is now 100% dry. The team was courteous, patient with questions and very honest. They were reliable workers - showing up on time, cleaning up after themselves and tried to be as unobtrusive as they could when working in the house. They worked with a high level of integrity. My parents-in-law would highly recommend this company. Paitra VB2024-06-13 Dean and the team from GJ MacRae were great! Dean was super quick to reach out and come and check out our crawlspace where it was leaking, and got his team in as soon as possible to fix it up. Would definitely use them again! David2024-06-10 GJ MacRae went above and beyond to get our project finished. We're very grateful for their dedication and excellent workmanship! Kent Parker2024-05-25 We love in an attached house in downtown Toronto. A neighbour’s recent renovation to a shared wall uncovered an encroachment issue from 1948 that required us to move our footings. After a few quotes, we decided to work with GJ MacRae Foundation Repair. From the quoting process, careful planning and execution, their work was flawless, expertly explained and done to our (and our neighbour’s) satisfaction. Would 100% recommend.
Rebuilding your foundation walls can be expensive and complex, but fixing your foundation cracks with Carbon Fiber may be a great alternative. Carbon Fiber reinforcement is a straightforward, cost-effective process supporting your basement walls.
If you are experiencing foundation cracks, make sure to address them quickly. Contact GJ MacRae for Carbon Fiber reinforcement services in Toronto. Give us a call or fill out the form below, and our team will inspect the foundation cracks and provide a solution for them. Feel free to contact us at (905) 824-2557 or complete the form below.
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At GJ MacRae, we take pride in extending our services across the GTA to meet our valued customers’ unique needs, and our dedicated team is committed to delivering top-notch solutions all year long. Our expansive service areas are a testament to our unwavering commitment to the highest quality foundation repair services and customer satisfaction in the GTA.
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Foundation replacement involves removing and replacing a concrete foundation wall due to structural issues or instability, and Carbon Fiber strapping may be an alternative to a complete foundation wall rebuild.
Cracking or shifting in the structure or persistent water infiltration are common signs that your foundation wall may need repair or replacement.
Foundation replacement is a risky and complex task requiring expertise. Hiring professionals ensures that the job is done accurately and efficiently.
The cost and duration of foundation replacement varies based on the extent of damage and the size of the foundation wall replacement.
A solid foundation structure is essential to keeping your home safe and strong long term.
GJ MacRae Foundation Repair has been the industry leader for reliable basement waterproofing in the Greater Toronto Area Since 1975. Nearly five decades of experience inform our proven multi-stage repair process based on below-grade drainage considerations that allow us to waterproof concrete blocks, poured walls, and stone rubble foundation walls properly for the long term. Our repair solutions for leaking foundation cracks include using bitumen-based barrier membranes and high-efficiency weeping tile systems, which give us the edge in reliability and allow for the most robust foundation repair warranty available today in the GTA. Experience the GJ MacRae difference for year-round basement leak repairs in Toronto, Oakville, Mississauga, Burlington, Hamilton, Milton, and Georgetown. If you spot cracked foundation walls, leaky foundations, or any other basement waterproofing issues in your house, reach out and call us today at (905) 824-2557.
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