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mother1998
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to effectively waterproof a basement you need to start with the root of the problem...install drain tile around the inside foundation. second stop the leaks. the most popular thing in the concrete indy is to seal the crack with epoxy(leaving a few holes for the following) inject an epoxy resin mortar into the walls. it forms an unbelievable bond and i know how to do this and what exactly to use. it is not too expensive but a little pricey. but, when you put a price on the property in your basement destroyed by future water damage you will realize it pays for itself over, and over, over....
Ron,
Here goes,
You need to get whats called Stone Mortar brand Water Stop Hydraulic Cement (SKU 558-1331 @ Menards $6.99). Utilizing this will serve better than crack filler for your particular application. Use a TRIANGULAR SHAPED TROWEL to apply. You'll want to trowel on and FORCE the Cement I've suggested into the cracks you have. Make sure you trowell deeply into the crack.
This is a quick setting product, but afterwards, because of your particular problem, I suggest using Blue Jewl Rubber Membrane topically to seal the walls as they are under constant duress from bad drainage. This is also mold resistant and will work along the concept of "preventative" as well as repair. This item is SKU 153-1613 @ Menards and sells for 89.99, but is pertinant towards your PERMANANT repair and prevention.
MOTHER:
You are right regarding drain tile, RON, you should do this, but this will only stop FUTURE problems, in COMBINATION with the application of BLUE JEWL. The cement and blue jewel will resolve current complications, but after that you'll want to apply proper drainage.
Hope this helps.
Ironman John
Here goes,
You need to get whats called Stone Mortar brand Water Stop Hydraulic Cement (SKU 558-1331 @ Menards $6.99). Utilizing this will serve better than crack filler for your particular application. Use a TRIANGULAR SHAPED TROWEL to apply. You'll want to trowel on and FORCE the Cement I've suggested into the cracks you have. Make sure you trowell deeply into the crack.
This is a quick setting product, but afterwards, because of your particular problem, I suggest using Blue Jewl Rubber Membrane topically to seal the walls as they are under constant duress from bad drainage. This is also mold resistant and will work along the concept of "preventative" as well as repair. This item is SKU 153-1613 @ Menards and sells for 89.99, but is pertinant towards your PERMANANT repair and prevention.
MOTHER:
You are right regarding drain tile, RON, you should do this, but this will only stop FUTURE problems, in COMBINATION with the application of BLUE JEWL. The cement and blue jewel will resolve current complications, but after that you'll want to apply proper drainage.
Hope this helps.
Ironman John
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