Cracks
A crack in the foundation is the most frequent cause of water infiltration. Once water infiltrates your basement, it can damage your clothes, generate ambient humidity and create an environment that favours the proliferation of bacteria and fungi that can be very bad for your health.
Cracks can be caused by:
- Land subsidence
- Land uplift caused by freezing
- Insufficient heating
- Faulty concrete or pyrite contamination
- Concrete shrinkage caused by drying
The cause must be determined as a crack can evolve rapidly and is sometime the warning sign of a more significant problem. If you fail to act quickly, a minor repair can become a very costly and complex operation.
There are several solutions possible
Repair the crack with an epoxy or polyurethane injection- Insulate the foundations to protect against freezing
- Apply a water-resistant membrane
- If large cracks are observed, the structure is reinforced with plates and stakes
Contact usfor our professional opinion.
We will find the cause and offer the best solution for your crack problem.
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