Foundation Stabilization & Repair

The Problem

Cracked Foundation

When homeowners notice bowing or cracked foundation walls, they’re often concerned that expensive foundation crack repairs are near. Before spending thousands on repairs, it’s essential to understand the cause so you can accurately assess the problem’s severity.

Foundation issues happen for many reasons, most often from movement of the walls due to soil, hydrostatic, or frost pressure. The most common signs include:

• Horizontal or vertical cracks in the foundation wall.
• Bowing of foundation walls.
• Shearing of the concrete blocks that make up your foundation walls.
• Step cracks.

These symptoms could indicate serious settlement or movement. Don’t let a cracked foundation threaten your safety or finances. Carbon fiber straps can restore your foundation’s strength, often for less than you’d expect, giving you long-term protection and peace of mind.

The Solutions

Cutting-Edge Technology

For over 40 years, Standard Water Control has delivered proven results with foundation repair systems that safeguard your property and boost its value throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Trust our expertise to protect your biggest investment: your home.

Our time-tested foundation repair solutions are built with innovative, reliable products that deliver lasting security for your home:

Carbon Fiber Straps – Developed by Fortress Stabilization Systems, these straps use carbon-fiber technology. Stronger than steel beams, these carbon fiber Kevlar sheets are rustproof and leave no obstructions.
Custom Epoxy – Designed for foundation repair, this epoxy fully encapsulates the carbon fiber straps. This keeps straps in place and stops further movement.
SealBoss Hydrophobic Urethane Foam Grout – Injected into cracks in poured concrete in basements and elevator pits to prevent water intrusion.

Structural Repair & Stabilization

Carbon Fiber Straps From Fortress Stabilization Systems

Filling a crack isn’t enough to secure your home. Ask yourself: Are you stopping water, or restoring strength? Only a tailored repair addresses the real issue. Safeguard your investment by choosing solutions that deliver genuine, lasting protection.

There are several approaches for foundation repair and addressing cracks in your foundation walls. These methods include core filling, steel beams, crack fillers, and tie-backs, which can work with varying degrees of success.

Standard Water Control’s preferred foundation repair solution is Carbon Fiber Straps from Fortress Stabilization Systems – the only system with International Code Council (ICC) building code certification. Fortress Stabilization Systems’ structural engineers have developed a time-tested and proven method for foundation repair that restores the integrity and stability of your foundation. When combined with our state-of-the-art drain tile system, it eliminates any further movement, cracking, and leaking in bowed basement walls.

The Fortress carbon fiber solution is stronger than steel beams and leaves no obstructions. By using carbon fiber Kevlar straps and epoxy, repairs are efficient, unobtrusive, rustproof, and can be done in a day with guaranteed results.​

After repair, the wall can be painted for a nearly invisible fix that boosts home value, without disturbing landscaping. Other solutions may impact your drain system, but not carbon fiber straps. Once installed, you can remodel with confidence.

The Fortress System restores strength to commercial and residential foundations and works on poured or block structures. Its straps have repaired main foundation beams in high-rise hotels and stopped ongoing cracks and decay in walls. If it can fix a multi-story hotel, imagine what it can do for a home or small business.

How it Works

The Foundation Repair Process

Foundation repair starts with moving items away from the wall to be fixed. The remaining items are covered with plastic. Our technicians then prepare your wall by removing paint, dirt, or coatings to ensure the epoxy and carbon fiber adhere properly.

Once the area is ready, our crew checks the crack and chooses the proper repair material: urethane to keep water out, or epoxy for structural issues. They then grind the wall for proper epoxy adhesion and drill holes for repair material insertion.

Our technicians apply carbon fiber grid straps to the epoxy and press them into place. They then apply more epoxy to fully encapsulate the straps and fill any cracks to prevent further movement.

Using carbon fiber to repair cracks in concrete and stabilize shifting walls is a proven technique effective in homes, commercial buildings, bridges, mines, and roads—anywhere reinforcement and repair are needed.