Repair your foundation crack before it grows

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Steps For Foundation Crack Repair
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About Foundation Cracks In Homes

• Seeing cracks in the house's foundation is one of
  the biggest concerns for every house owner. Small
  and minor cracks are not alarming. Major cracks
  need to be checked immediately.
• It is important to stop them from spreading to
  prevent serious damage to the structure of your
  home. Water can seep through these cracks causing
  problems like wet basement, mold/mildew and
  weakening of foundation walls.

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Inspect Foundation Cracks In Homes

• Cracks can occur for a number of reasons. To
  repair cracks and address the real reason of
  cracks to develop, you will need to deeply
  inspect your home's foundation. In most cases,
  you will able to yourself detect the cause of the
  cracks.
• The most common reason for these cracks to
  develop is due to the settling of the soil.
  Another common cause is the development of
  excessive moisture around the foundation. If the
  crack is small, you can easily repair it using
  DIY methods. But, if the crack is very large,
  call in a professional for evaluation.

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Preparing the Crack for Repair

• You will first have to clear all the loose
  material with the help of a screwdriver and a
  brush. You can use a hammer and a chisel to widen
  the crack and undercut the crack edges. After
  this, rinse the crack with water using a garden
  hose and pat the area dry using a towel.

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Repairing Thin Cracks

• You can also patch the crack using a cement
  mixture. Pack the mixture firmly into the crack
  and level it with a finishing trowel. After about
  an hour, go over the surface in circular motion
  using a float or a trowel. This will help it in
  blending with the surrounding surface.

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Sealing the Walls

• After the crack and filled and dried, apply
  waterproof sealant to the foundation walls. This
  will help in preventing water infiltration.
• Foundation crack repair is important to preserve
  the integrity of the foundation by keeping water
  away from it.

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Contact Us

• Fix Your Water Damage
• 428 Cripple Creek Road, South Royalton, VT, USA
• 1 - 802-763-0982
• fixyourwaterdamage001_at_gmail.com
• http//www.fixyourwaterdamage.com

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