Basement leak repair and some waterproofing options
by Larry Taggart Article writerWhen there is water in your basement that is damaging your laminated
wood floor or the carpet you should think of basement repair
immediately. If there are some minor cracks that can be fixed quite
easily you may do it yourself but when you find large gaps in the walls
or the floor of the basement you will have to talk to a reputed basement
leak repair company.
A leaking foundation crack can have
negative impact on the structural strength of the building. Foundation
failure can happen due to structural movement or simply because of
blocked weeping tile. For poured concrete foundation, basement cracks
can be sealed in two ways: by foundation crack injection or by exterior
excavation and subsequent crack repair. For cinderblock or concrete
block foundation leaking cracks can be sealed by excavating the exterior
and then applying patches on the cracks.
In crack injection
technique, pressurized resin is injected in the cracks. When the resin
cures, it fills the gap. If you have just noticed few patches of
dampness in your basement get in touch with the basement leak repair
experts immediately, because in this stage it may be repaired with the
help of resin injection. The process is simple as well as relatively
cheap. But for bigger and dipper cracks excavation around the foundation
would be the only solution and that is cumbersome, time consuming and
expensive. You may not have to waterproof your entire basement if you
find a leaking crack in the foundation. It can be simply repaired by
plugging the crack. However, you should consult with the basement repair
engineers before taking the final decision.
Not all the repair
projects are fit for DIY projects. You would find many crack injection
kits in your local hardware stores. But, if you simply apply the layer
of cement on the foundation crack you are trapping water within the
crack. Water will continue to seep inside the foundation and over time
the concrete will be saturated with water and will start deteriorating.
So, only sealing the surface of the crack will eventually damage the
foundation. If you can locate the exterior of the crack you may solve
the problem permanently but for that you have to excavate the wall.
Interior
leak repairs for your basement can be as effective as exterior repairs
in many cases. But the experts would be the best judge to suggest which
one to adopt. Since interior repair is less cumbersome than exterior
ones, you should talk to an agency that is trustworthy and will not
mislead you for their own benefit. There are local companies that have
been serving the community for quite a long time and you would get
genuine feedback about their work from your neighbors or acquaintance.
Both
interior and exterior basement leak repair can be done effectively or
poorly. A lot depends on the workmanship of the team, the material used
and the techniques adopted. Since basement repair is not a job that you
can take up repeatedly, do not go for cheap, short-cut solutions.
Appoint a team that is well known for their expertise in completing
similar projects and for their quality of work.
Basement leak repair should be the first step for basement repair and remodeling.
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