Basement Wall Crack Repair in Toronto
Welcome to Aquamaster. If you are looking for a job done right, you’ve come to the right place. Since 2009, we have been providing expert basement wall crack repair in Toronto, protecting the homes and investments of our clients. Get a free on-site estimate today!
Why Do You Need Basement Wall Crack Repair?
Basement wall cracks are a common problem in most homes. Houses can take between 8-12 years to completely settle after being built. This extended period of weight shifting and settling can produce everything from slanted floors and doorframes to cracks in the concrete of your foundation.
You may not notice basement wall cracks right after they occur. It may start as a very thin hairline crack at first, but with time and temperature variations, it will expand and eventually allow water to enter the basement. This is why expert concrete wall crack repair is necessary as soon as you notice the damage.
The Dangers of Basement Wall Cracks
Foundation damage and concrete wall cracks can have serious repercussions for the structural integrity and safety of the home.
Foundation Instability: Cracks in basement walls compromise the stability of your foundation, leading to structural shifts and settlement issues. As cracks widen over time, they weaken the foundation’s load-bearing capacity, increasing the risk of structural failure.
Water Damage: Water can enter your home through concrete wall cracks and result in extensive moisture damage to interior finishes, insulation, and structural components. Moisture also promotes mould growth, wood rot, and deterioration of building materials, weakening the integrity of the entire structure. It’s important to detect basement leaks quickly and take appropriate measures to repair them.
Compromised Safety: Basement wall cracks, if left untreated, can pose significant safety hazards to you and your family, especially in the event of a structural collapse or sudden failure. Cracks may indicate underlying foundation issues that require immediate repair to prevent accidents or injuries.
How We Fix Basement Wall Cracks
There are two ways to approach basement wall crack repair – the internal solution and the external solution. For the foundation cracks wider than 3/16″ we recommend a combination of both internal and external solutions.
- Internal Solution: Special ports are installed for the concrete wall crack repair and the entire length of the crack is covered with a two-component epoxy. In about 40 minutes, after the epoxy has completely hardened, the basement wall crack is injected with a second type of epoxy through the previously installed ports.
If there is moisture in the crack, epoxy cannot be used and the crack has to be injected with polyurethane. This particular material reacts with moisture and turns into expending foam, sealing the entire cavity from within. Then it takes about 72 hours for the injected epoxy or polyurethane to cure and seal your concrete wall crack. - External Solution: Our team will expose the crack from the outside, which involves digging out a section around the foundation wall. After the damage is exposed, cleaned and dried, we cut into the crack at a 45-degree angle on both sides, making it wider. It is then filled with hydraulic cement and the outside is waterproofed using a rubberized asphalt membrane and DELTA MS exterior waterproofing membrane.
Weeping Tile Check-Up
An important step in the external solution is to check the condition of the existing weeping tile system (the pipe installed next to the footing that collects and drains away groundwater) with the help of a drain camera inspection. The weeping tile is then covered with approximately 1′ of clean 3/4 gravel and a fabric filter before the hole is backfilled – tamping down the soil gradually.
Contact us today and find out how concrete wall crack repair can save you extra problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
The FAQs below can help inform you further about our basement wall crack repair services in Toronto.
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