Small cracks in foundation walls are common in homes throughout the Quebec area. Usually a side effect of the natural curing process of concrete, these cracks usually do not threaten the foundation. However, even small cracks in a foundation can be a major problem if they leak groundwater into your basement or crawl space. If you'd like a free crack repair quote for our warrantied system, contact us by clicking below to fill out our online form today!
It's a patented, warrantied repair and a permanent solution. To repair a flooding or leaky wall crack, we follow these five steps:. While leaking wall cracks must be fixed before you finish your basement, your finished basement walls will also need to be protected from water vapor that continually passes through concrete.
Stop this moisture by installing a vapor barrier on basement walls before finishing. Many of our vapor barrier systems double as insulation or as an aesthetic upgrade. As this occurs, the leaking will begin anew. This enables you to count on the basement as dry, usable space, or as space that is ready to be finished into a new living area.
Looking for a price? Get a no cost, no obligation free estimate. More Cities. Seal Wall Cracks. Repairing and sealing wall cracks will prevent future leaks. Otherwise, a small dry well about gallons in size is created at the base of the crack. The Polyurethane Sealant: We start by sealing the crack with a high-viscosity polyurethane polymer.
This gets deep in the cracks to form a durable, flexible seal. Secondary Drainage Strategy: Your polyurethane polymer seal should never fail. To ensure a proper repair, we install a secondary layer of drainage on the basement wall -- one that will direct water to your basement drainage system or dry well. Finish the Repair: To keep your foundation walls looking great, we overlay your sealed wall crack with a polyurethane sealant.
