Causes and Solution of Cracks in Basement

Basements are mostly used for entertainment, storage and recreational purposes. Unfortunately, witnessing cracks on basement wall & floor defeats the different purposes of usage and indicates the possibility of critical water & moisture seepage problems happening in a really short time.

Crevices are generally seen in older basements and are developed because of groundwater, swelling & hydrostatic pressure of soil against walls as well as expansion and contraction of soil underneath the basement. Shifting and settling of house also causes poured concrete basement foundation to develop crevices on walls. 

Well, gaps on basement walls allow ground water, acidic water and dampness to leak into the basement from the outside and cause mould & mildew growth as well as mosquito infestation that spread infectious diseases like dengue fever, malaria, chikungunya, etc.  

Best Solution for the Problem

Issues arising from gaps become more severe after a while and bring extensive damage to properties, in case not addressed. The most convenient and affordable way to fix structural and leaking cracks in poured foundation walls is crack injection. The main objective of the crack injection method is to permanently seal the gap by injecting liquid polyurethane foam resin into it.

The method involves the use of polyurethane resin, surface ports that allow the injecting foam to flow into and fill the crevice and grease gun that injects the resin into the ports glued into the holes drilled alongside the crack. The ports let the resin material to flow all over the gap in the foundation. Before injection, surface or steel ports glued with epoxy adhesive are fixed into the holes to make sure that the injected foam material does not drop from the front of the crack.

The injection kit uses polyurethane foam to inject it into the crack in the basement foundation wall and fill it completely. Not like other methods of crack repair, polyurethane spreads completely into the crack, fills it and glues to the cement. It stays quite flexible in due course in order that even though the foundation shifts or moves again the polyurethane foam resin will move with it and prevents the crack from happening again.

In order to completely seal the cracks and retain the structural reliability and integrity of properties, it is essential for homeowners to take specialized assistance for basement crack repair. The best way to ensure that the problem is resolved efficiently is to hire a specialized basement crack injection repair company, such as DryShield. The technicians of DryShield have the experience, knowledge, skills and tools required to repair wall and floor cracks.