Ways to Fix Cracks and Leakage in a Poured Basement
Poured basement is not barred from leaks and cracks. The integrity of the basement is always threatened by water, poor soil, drainage, and settling. Recognizing the signs of leaks and cracks is an effective way to manage and fix the incoming structural problems of the poured basement. Maintenance and repairs should be practiced to make the basement stand longer than its expected life span.
There are two ways of fixing the typical poured basement cracking and leakage problems. These repairs can be from the interior and the exterior of the basement.
Fixing a Crack in a Poured Basement from Inside
One of the best ways to fix cracks inside a poured basement is implementing the polyurethane injection process. Many waterproofing experts prefer polyurethane because of its flexibility even after it was cured. Polyurethane prevents the cracks from re-opening because it completely fills the hole, leaving no threats when the foundation is shaken up by soil pressure and earthquakes.
With polyurethane injection, the poured basement is secured against cracks. The basement is seen to be free from cracks and leakage for a lifetime since polyurethane has a lifetime warranty on cracks. Additionally, the polyurethane not only completely fills and seals the crack but, it also creates a positive seal on the exterior of the poured basement, leaving the basement protected from both sides.
Fixing a Crack in a Poured Basement from Outside
When the poured basement is finished, there is a huge chance that the homeowner may not want the removal of walls to access cracks. If the cracks are situated in an inaccessible area, polyurethane injection cannot be done. So fixing these cracks can only be best done from the outside using the traditional, time efficient method and material called the granular sodium bentonite clay.
The granular sodium bentonite clay is placed in the hole, that is dug against the basement wall where the crack is located. The clay absorbs the water from the surrounding soil to make it impenetrable against water. The end result of the repair done in the cracks of the poured basement is invisible as the hole is backfilled.
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