You’ve just taken a trip down to your unfinished basement to change a load of laundry or put away some holiday decorations. On your way back up, you take a closer look at one of the walls and notice a small crack. Peering closer at other walls, you see a few more cracks there too.
Are these problems you should be worried about? Let’s take a look at some key questions you should ask about any cracks you find in the basement, and what your options may be for foundation crack repair, including help from a reputable repair company such as Apex Waterproofing.
What can cause cracks, and what harm can they do?
Sometimes cracks can form during the actual pouring and curing of the concrete if the moisture balance is not ideal. While they don’t usually cause cracks in the first place, shifting ground or house settling can exacerbate existing cracks.
Small cracks can form the entryway for groundwater or insects, and they can grow into larger cracks over time that could cause structural damage to your house. It’s vital to address cracks of any size when they are found so that they do minimal harm.
What are options to fix smaller cracks?
While there are numerous products on the market designed to repair cracks, some will end up being more temporary of a solution than you may want if the house shifts and causes the crack to reappear. A better solution for smaller cracks involves an epoxy-injection process to help seal the crack more permanently.
Are there options for larger cracks?
Of course, and larger cracks are even more critical to address quickly, to avoid foundational failure and a drop in your home’s safety and value. The professionals at Apex Waterproofing would be happy to assess any cracks in your home and offer the best solutions to repair your foundation, keeping time requirements and budget foremost in mind.
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