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Foundation Crack Repair and Crack Injection Solutions
Among the most common causes of water intrusion are cracks in the concrete foundation wall. A
foundation crack can be caused by a number of factors including settlement, shrinkage during the curing
process, or the crack could simply be a weak spot at a cold poured joint.
When dealing with foundation crack repair, it usually isn't enough to simply apply hydraulic cement or
another means of sealing a basement crack on the surface. Hydraulic cement may begin to crumble and fail
within the first few years and other surface sealers have a tendency to peal, chip or pull away from the
concrete substrate. In order to repair a crack properly, it must be filled with a urethane foam or epoxy
resin.
We generally recommend that sealing a crack should be accompanied by a French drain. Since the water will
no longer be entering the basement through this crack, it will have to go somewhere else. This means the
homeowner may find that the walls are leaking in a new place that never had water before.
Among the most common causes of water intrusion are cracks in the concrete foundation wall. A
foundation crack can be caused by a number of factors including settlement, shrinkage during the curing
process, or the crack could simply be a weak spot at a cold poured joint.
When dealing with foundation crack repair, it usually isn't enough to simply apply hydraulic cement or
another means of sealing a basement crack on the surface. Hydraulic cement may begin to crumble and fail
within the first few years and other surface sealers have a tendency to peal, chip or pull away from the
concrete substrate. In order to repair a crack properly, it must be filled with a urethane foam or epoxy
resin.
We generally recommend that sealing a crack should be accompanied by a French drain. Since the water will
no longer be entering the basement through this crack, it will have to go somewhere else. This means the
homeowner may find that the walls are leaking in a new place that never had water before.
631.581.0600
ACM Basement Waterproofing
121 Freeman Ave. Islip, NY 11751
(631) 581-0600
121 Freeman Ave. Islip, NY 11751
(631) 581-0600
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