How To Fix Foundation Wall Leak

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How To Fix Foundation Wall Leak

• Need Basement Waterproofing Company

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Introduction

• Foundation wall leak is a very common problem
  which you may experience at your place. Many
  think that this defect may be the result of
  construction that took place in the beginning.
  This is one of the reasons, but the another
  reason is that it is the natural forces and some
  extraordinary catastrophe which has caused this
  problem. It is most evident with the basement
  leakage problems.

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Foundation Wall Leakages
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Reason Behind Leakages

• There could be many reasons behind the foundation
  wall leak but we have to analyze properly and
  know the original sources to prevent this from
  happening time and time again. You must take
  account of these possibilities if you are
  repairing the leakage. It is most evident with
  the basement leakage problems.

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Spot The Leak

• To rectify the problem, first step is to spot the
  leak. You must know the cause of the leakage, and
  should be able to spot the position of the leak.
  Just fixing the wall will not solve your problem
  as the actual source of the leak is still
  present. Finding the accurate spot will help you
  in repairing the wall leak completely.

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Things To Consider While Fixing Leakage

• If you find any leakage in the foundation wall,
  it is evident that exterior foundation cracks are
  the reason for it as the outside groundwater is
  pushed through the foundation wall. leaking
  plumbing is also responsible for the leakage
  which is often unnoticed by the homeowners.

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Foundation Wall Waterproofing

• Try to stop the flow of water to the foundation
  wall and for this foundation wall waterproofing
  is important from outside.
• All the voids must be filled from where the water
  is entering.
• The water, which reached the basement must be
  kept in control to stop it reaching the basement
  floor.

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Basement Leakage Solution

• After finding the leak, you have to choose the
  best basement leakage solution to fix the issue.
  There are certain steps that you must follow to
  do this easily.
• The foundation wall needs to be excavated and
  cleaned perfectly.
• The cracks in the wall must be filled using
  hydraulic cement.
• For quoting the foundation walls, foundation wrap
  and elastic rubber membrane must be used.
• After that, the existing weeping tile must be
  removed and replaced with a new one.
• Then the soil must be filled in perfectly to make
  it compact again.

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Another Method To Fix Leakage

• People who think that why do they have to follow
  such a big and hectic process for just a small
  leak or crack. They dont like digging the whole
  foundation. So, there are more options.
• You can seal the crack from outside by excavating
  the exterior wall. That way you dont have to dig
  inside.
• Inject some pressure in the cracks from inside to
  eliminate their existence completely.

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Conclusion

• Both the basement foundation repair solutions
  work perfectly in fixing the leaks. If you still
  have any issue doing that, you can opt for the
  best basement waterproofing companies near you
  and take the help of experts. They use right and
  advanced methods to resolve wall leak issues and
  your house will be free of damage in no time.