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Services for Crack Repair in Foundation
Cracks can be a regular headache for the owners of residential or commercial buildings. It induces water leakage,
leading to various problems, including reduced property value, respiratory issues, molds, and whatnot.
If you need professional crack repair services in the foundation of your property, Pro Seal Experts can provide you with efficient and lasting solutions.
Types of Cracks in Foundation We Deal with
In residential or commercial infrastructure, cracks can occur in various forms. To provide the right sealing solutions,
it’s necessary to identify the type of cracks you’re dealing with.
Sealing cracks in foundations will cover the following:
Vertical Cracks
Vertical cracks in foundations are less risky than its counterpart, horizontal cracks. These cracks don’t pose any structural threats and are mostly seen in basements.
Solution: Crack injection with polyurethane
Horizontal Cracks
Horizontal cracks in basement foundations are typed as serious foundation cracks. Unbalanced soil, hydrostatic water pressure, etc., can cause horizontal cracks in basement areas.
Solution: Concrete mix, patching compound, and crack injection
Diagonal Cracks
At a 30-45 degree angle of vertical line, diagonal cracks are serious and threatening to the foundations of residential or commercial structures. These cracks may be caused by the settlement over time or natural curing of the concrete foundations.
Solution: Epoxy crack injection
Stair Step Cracks
Stair step cracks are commonly found in block foundations. Mortar joints between blocks are prone to stair-step cracks that may threaten the basement foundations.
Solution: Reapplying the mortar and polyurethane injection
Foundation Slab Cracks
Foundation slab cracks may occur due to a few reasons, such as slab settlement, concrete curing, or frost heave. Hence, it’s important to find the true reason behind such cracks to render the right crack repair services in the foundation slabs.
Solution: Slabjacking and polyurethane foam injections
Structural Foundation Cracks
One of the most intense cracks are structural foundation cracks (probably ¼ inch or wider) that may need serious consideration and rapid action. Soil shrinkage, soil pressure, changes in temperature, etc., may cause structural foundation cracks.
Solution: Epoxy crack injection, water plate anchors, and carbon fiber countersunk straps
Non-Structural Foundation Cracks
Typically, non-structural cracks don’t pose any serious threats to the foundation of your building’s structure. Still, you may find undesired water leakage in the basement when it’s heavily raining or during winter when the snow is defrosting.
Solution: Polyurethane injection solution
Shrinkage Cracks
As the poured concrete foundation starts drying out and losing its moisture level, shrinkage cracks may appear. Shrinkage cracks resemble hairline cracks as they appear within a year and mostly take place in newly constructed buildings.
Solution: Applying shrinkage-reducing admixture or crack-reducing admixture
Wet Non-Structural Foundation Crack
Water evaporation from the concrete oftentimes results in foundation shrinkage; hence, leading to wet non-structural cracks. The rate of wetness of the initial concrete mixture determines the intensity of foundation shrinkage.
Solution: Polyurethane crack injection
Common Issues Related to Cracks in Concrete
As you know, cracks in concrete foundations may come with multiple other issues. These issues may range from simple mold and mildew growth to serious property damage.
Some common crack-related issues Pro Seal Experts regularly deals with are:
Structural Damage
1. Foundation Issues
When the cracks in concrete foundations lead to structural damage, the situation may turn worse with each passing day. Due to the cracks, the foundation may go inward while water leaking through the crack. These cracks are usually larger than 3mm with varied sizes and shapes.
2. Mold and Mildew Growth
Property Damage
1. Furniture Damage
As the water leakage through cracks make the basement wet, the dampness may spread through your rooms with furniture and other furnished areas. Eventually the wetness may dampen the furniture, carpet, wall paintings, etc.
Moreover, cracks may also let mice or termites enter your room, enabling them to damage your furniture, beams, joists, clothes, etc.
2. Damage to Electronic Appliances
Decreased Property Value
1. Decrease in Exterior and Aesthetic Value
Notably, cracks in the concrete foundation may lead to decreased property value. In some cases, your property value may be reduced by up to 30% depending on the intensity of the cracks.
Sagging walls and floors due to water leakage certainly compromise the exterior and aesthetic designs of the home, making it lose its beauty and shine.
2. Reduced Market Value
Compromised Electrical System
Short Circuits, Fire Hazards, and Flipped Breakers
If the water leakage happens to enter the central power system or electrical distribution board, it may lead to short circuit or fire hazards. Problems like these are highly risky as they may pose a threat to the residents of the facility.
Furthermore, exterior wall shifts due to cracks may compromise the electrical panels while leading to flipped breakers and safety hazards.
Increased Utility Bills
Higher Energy Bills
Health Concerns
Mold and Bacterial Attack
Since crack leads to water infiltration in the basement, it dampens the wall and furniture, damaging your clothes. It further alters the environmental temperature that allows bacterial and fungi invasion along with mold growth.
These altogether lead to some unwanted health concerns, including respiratory problems, coughing, skin irritation, etc.
Pest Infestation
Cracks can invite insects into your residential or commercial foundations. If you don’t get rid of the crack in concrete in the initial stage, the water leakage and dampness of walls are highly likely to start pest infestation.
You may take care of some infestation on your own, but a more critical problem may require a professional service.
Insurance Problems
Crack Injection for Crack Repair in Foundations
As you’re now aware of the types of concrete cracks and what cracks may lead to from above, let’s shed light on how crack injection can solve your problems.
Firstly, it’s vital to address cracks in their initial stage to take rapid action. Timely action can minimize the potential damage to a great extent. Sealing cracks in foundation with crack injection is one of the most advanced and effective methods of dealing with cracks on the walls and floors of basements.
It stops water leakage, pest infestation, and bigger foundational damage while maintaining the property’s integrity and value.
Reinstating Structural Integrity
When the cracks on walls are injected with adhesive properties, such as epoxy or polyurethane, the edges and inner spaces of the cracks rebound through curing.
Thus the structural integrity of the foundation can be restored with a long-term or lifetime warranty.
Perfect Sealing and Waterproofing
With specialized epoxy and polyurethane injected into the cracks, crack injection does a traceless job to seal the cracks on walls.
This process also closes the way for water leakage while maintaining the integrity and dryness of the foundation.
Rapid and Minimal Process
If you’re looking for comprehensive solutions to solve the crack issues in your concrete foundation, crack injection is the way to go. It’s quick and involves amazing professional skills to swiftly complete the task.
Moreover, while in the process, crack injection only requires some selected tools to carry out the operation while not disrupting any other ongoing chores inside or outside the properties.
Promising a Lasting Effect
If sealing cracks in foundations is effectively done through an appropriate crack injection process where each material and tool is correctly used, you can expect long-term relief with your concrete foundation. Once done, the sealing achieved through the repairing process can endure minor movements or settling of the foundation through the course of time.
Timely Repairing Method
The crack injection process must be applied to the cracks as soon as you notice them. Delaying the repair process will only add up to a crisis.
But if you inject the epoxy or polyurethane material into the cracks in time, it will ensure that no further damage occurs in the overall structure.
Ensuring Cost-Effective Sealing
Conventional foundation repairing methods seal cracks by exterior excavation. However, crack injection renders a more reliable, quicker, and more cost-effective service to the cracked walls and floors of the foundation concrete.
Offering Versatile Support
Crack injection is compatible for various crack types in the foundation. You can apply this process on both horizontal and vertical cracks, no matter what sizes they are.
