How can I fix cracks in the basement caused by flooding?
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Elizabeth
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My house flooded three times after storms and power outages for the pump wasn't working. Our pump has a back up now but the cracks are there and some are growing in length. I called a professional(more than one) 3 years ago. Quite expensive, and delays and more delays until I had to take care of another emergency and used the money I had for the repairs. Reading different solutions for the basement cracks, read about kits to fill the cracks(epoxy I believe) another solution, some kind of membrane. Anyway I decided to take care of it myself, one way or another. Can anyone tell me what works (I cleaned the floor well, even removed the side boards for it was a finished basement, I can see the outside wall covered with black substance, tar?Will appreciate any positive input.
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Here's an article that might help - http://www.basementsystems.ca/basement/waterproofing/services/crack-repair/floor-cracks.html
Hello there, Get your property checked out, if you say these cracks are getting bigger. It may need underpinning! Do you have Insurance, if so get them involved!
Cement patch comes in a bucket at Home Depot
We have used a product called drylock. Rolled it on walls and floors when our sump pump stopped working very effective inside and also outside
You are very welcome