Restoring Strength Where It Matters Most:SURTREAT Saves Historic Home Foundation

By Frank Jad

Location: Tracy, California

Challenge: A 1920s residential foundation weakened by time, moisture, and material degradation.

Solution: SURTREAT’s powerful combination of TPS II and FRP technology restores structural integrity—without demolition.

The Problem

Time and moisture had taken a toll on this century-old foundation:

•​Concrete was weak and losing fines—undermining structural stability.

•​Moisture ingress threatened further deterioration.

•​Critical areas required added load-bearing capacity.

•​Effective bonding between old concrete and modern materials was essential.

The SURTREAT Solution

A strategic 3-phase restoration using SURTREAT products:

1. Surface Preparation

•​Contaminants removed and cracks addressed.

•​Mechanical grinding used to open the surface for optimal product penetration.

•​Surfaces dampened to promote maximum TPS II absorption.

2. TPS II Application

•​Applied to damaged areas to:

•​Increase compressive strength and reduce porosity.

•​Halt loss of cementitious fines.

•​Improve FRP adhesion for long-term reinforcement.

3. FRP Installation

•​High-strength carbon fiber FRP bonded with epoxy to critical load-bearing sections.

•​Delivered structural reinforcement where it was most needed—without excavation.

Results That Matter

•​Concrete Reinforced: TPS II restored strength and halted deterioration.

•​Load Capacity Boosted: FRP Met Modern Structural Performance Needs.

•​Moisture Intrusion Defeated: Long-term durability achieved.

•​Seamless Bonding: TPS II ensured the FRP adhered securely to aging concrete.

Products Used

•​TPS II: Surface-applied concrete strengthener and ionic corrosion inhibitor.

•​FRP System: Carbon fiber composite reinforced polymer for structural reinforcement.

Preserve. Strengthen. Protect.

SURTREAT makes historic structure rehabilitation not only possible—but permanent.

Don’t demolish—restore with confidence.