Foundation wall cracks:

Most concrete cracking is a result of shrinkage during the curing process, due to the heat generated at that time. Once the load of a house or structure sits on the foundation what is known as “creep” or settling takes place. The result is usually that the shrinkage crack now becomes a settling crack susceptible to leaks. Most cracks are not structural issues.

Crack-X uses a unique method of crack welding through an epoxy injection process. Epoxy creates a weld that causes the structure to be repaired as a single, continuous formation bring the foundation back to its original monolithic state.  This is a permanent solution and comes with a transferable, unconditional, 10 year warranty. Cracks that have been repaired by others or that have been allowed to leak over a period of time can also be repaired using a two part Urethane. Urethane is injected into the crack in a resin form under pressure and penetrates through to the outside. Once the crack is filled the Urethane’s chemical reaction takes place, expanding up to twenty times its volume. Urethane bonds very well to wet, dirty concrete and also allows for flexibility within the crack.

Fieldstone Foundation Repair

When a stone foundation leaks, most of the time the water comes through the mortar joints between the stones. Over time mortar breaks down, crumbles, needs to be removed and new mortar needs to be applied, this is called repointing. The key to repointing a stone foundation like most things, is proper preparation. The old mortar needs to be removed with a chisel and hammer or some type of crack chasing tool. Once the foundation has been prepared properly, new mortar is tuck pointed between stones. While this in itself is not a guarantee to stop water it will drastically reduce water seepage and help to maintain the structural integrity of the foundation. Water management on the outside of the foundation can drastically reduce water seeping into a stone foundation. If there are gutters on the house the downspouts should never drain directly next to the foundation. Gutter downspout extensions or underground piping to drain the downspout is recommended to keep the water away. In cases where there are no gutters, a curtain drain installed around the outside perimeter will help to carry the water away from the foundation. In some cases a concrete apron poured around the foundation perimeter on the outside can be helpful if the water has a place to run to.

In extreme cases when the above methods are not enough, an interior French Drain that runs to daylight or into a sump pump system can be installed. A vapor barrier that runs up the wall and ties into the French drain system can channel any water coming through the stone foundation walls into the drainage system.

Residential Services:

Wall and Floor Sealing (seals against moisture water and insect intrusion) – Pool skimmer repair - Pool crack repair - Poured concrete wall cracks - Basement floor cracks - Basement water leaks - Leaking coveseam (where wall meets floor) - Leaking water, sewer pipe penetrations - Leaking bulkheads - Leaking cold joint (where old wall meets new wall for additions) - Leaking tie rods/snap ties - Warehouse crack repair - Concrete garage coating - Concrete sidewalk repair

Commercial Services:

Elevator pits - Tunnels - Waste water treatment tanks - Water tanks/cisterns - Sewer manholes - Poured concrete wall cracks - Concrete floor cracks - Basement water leaks - Leaking coveseam (where wall meets floor)- Leaking water, sewer pipe penetrations – Leaking bulkheads - Leaking cold joints (where old wall meets new wall for additions) - Leaking tie rods/snap ties - Warehouse crack repair - Concrete garage coating - Concrete sidewalk repair