How We Fix Bowing Walls

How We Fix Bowing Walls Imagine you walk into your basement and notice one of your walls doesn’t look quite right. There is a large horizontal crack across the wall, and it seems like it has shifted inward. You may be looking at a bowing wall. Bowing walls are caused by excess water soaking the soil around your home, usually from rain or melting snow. As the soil expands, it adds extra pressure on the foundation walls, causing them to crack. Bowing walls are hazardous due to the possibility of collapse, so you should have them looked at by a … Read More

What is Rhino Carbon Fiber?

What is Rhino Carbon Fiber? When soil puts too much pressure on your foundation walls, the walls can crack and start to bow. Rhino Carbon Fiber is a wall support system that stabilizes bowing walls. These solid but lightweight strips link the foundation base to the house framing to protect your foundation against movement from the soil outside. How Does It Work? The carbon fiber material is the most robust system on the market. It is adhered to the wall with solid epoxy and mounted to the footing and top of the wall to ensure maximum stability. This material is … Read More

Benefits of Rhino Carbon Fiber

Rhino carbon fiber is a patented carbon fiber system that repairs bowed foundation walls as well as prevents other foundation-related obstacles. Carbon fiber repairs bowed walls by linking the foundation base with the house framing. Read More

Benefits Of Helical Wall Tiebacks & Anchors

Benefits Of Helical Wall Tiebacks & Anchors Wall problems are a prevalent problem in homes and businesses for a variety of reasons. One of the main causes of wall issues, however, is the soil levels beneath the structural building. After time and various weather patterns, soil begins to shift. This leads to foundation problems like bowing and leaning walls. Fortunately, Rapid Foundation Repairs uses ECP foundation products, like helical wall tiebacks, which are industry-standard American-made foundation and waterproofing products. Helical Wall Tiebacks & Anchors Some of the most effective products that find solutions to wall problems are both the helical … Read More

Bowing and Leaning Walls

Are you having problems with bowing and leaning walls? Rapid Foundation Repairs can find solutions to all of your foundation wall issues. Click here to learn more. Read More

Summer Rain Brings Bowing Walls

Summer Rain Brings Bowing Walls Summer is supposed to be a season of calm and relaxation. Sitting out in the yard, sunning yourself, going on vacation, and taking a break from the stressors of life. However, mother nature has a differing opinion on the summer season. Summer can be a huge season for storming and flooding, and this can take a toll on your home in the form of bowing walls. What starts off as a small crack in the wall will grow, worsen, and eventually turn into bowing walls. What are Bowing Walls? Bowing walls are exactly as they … Read More

Five Reasons To Use Carbon Fiber and One Reason Not To

Five Reasons to Use Carbon Fiber and One Reason Not To We announced last month that we offered Rhino Carbon Fiber as one of the many outstanding tools that we use to repair your home. Carbon fiber supports are a great resource, but don’t take our word for it. Here are five reasons to use carbon fiber for your home repairs and one instance where you may not want to implement it. Reasons to Use Carbon Fiber Wall Supports In the past, if your foundation walls were leaning or bowing, your only option was the installation of steel I-beams. The … Read More

How to Inspect Your Home’s Foundation

Owning a home comes with a lot of responsibilities, and one of the most critical areas to monitor is your foundation. Twice a year, it’s a good idea to walk around your property and inspect your foundation for signs of water damage, pest infestations, or structural weaknesses. Catching these issues early can save you from more significant, costly repairs down the road. What to Look For 1. Water Pooling Near Your Foundation After heavy storms, check around your foundation for any pooling water. Standing water near your foundation can indicate drainage issues. Simple fixes, such as cleaning out your gutters, … Read More

Wall Damage Concerns

When to be Concerned About Wall Damage Homeowners, when faced with wall damage, typically do not contact a professional right away. However, this can lead to more damage and a bigger problem than the original issue. Instead of attempting to fix the wall damage yourself, contact a professional with any wall cracks or damage concerns. The professionals here at Rapid Foundation Repairs are happy to service your wall repair needs in South Dakota and Wyoming. Wall damage typically occurs when walls are overloaded or because the structure has settled. Bowing walls are often caused by excessive lateral pressure from the surrounding soil, poor … Read More