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Can a leaky concrete wall be repaired from inside the basement?
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Concrete walls will usually leak from wall cracks or from the joint where the floor and wall meet. Both can be fixed from inside by installing a sub-floor drainage system and a good wall sealer that will expand and contract along with the foundation.
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Can I repair my leaky basement windows, or must I replace them?
The best thing to do if you want to prevent your basement windows leaking when it rains, is to call in a professional. You can buy home sealing kits but they can be very expensive.
Can a cracked non leaky concrete basement foundation wall be repaired from inside the basement and if so with what kind of materials?
It certainly can. The method, however, will depend on the exact type of foundation walls you have. if the wall is made of poured concrete, there are two basic options. The first is a polyeurethane injection method where you fill the entire crack (through to the outside of the wall) with a bonding agent that seals the crack. This works OK, but as the concrete expands and shrinks, it can fail. Also, other cracks obviously can appear. A good solution I like is the FlexiSpan product from Basement Systems. It not not only seals the crack, but also has a "flexible" material that covers the crack. This material is designed for he above-mentioned problems. Additionally, if water should come through the crack - FlexiSpan is designed to correct the problem. If the wall is made of concrete blocks, you have a bit more to think about. The direction of the cracks typically indicates what the problem is. If the crack follows along the mortar joint... typically at the mid-point of the wall - this is a sign that it is being pushed inward. For this situation, there are several options. The Wall Anchor system is by far the best as it not only can hold the wall in place, but has the option of pulling the wall back towards its original position. Another solution is carbon-fibert strip. This material is epoxied to the wall and adds lateral stability. Finally, if the cracks are breaking through the concrete blocks, this is a sign of settlement problems. Research the internet for solutions to this - as there are several. I'm preferential to the resistance push pier system... which stablizes the foundation from further settlement.
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Clamped
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If you are filing a homeowners insurance claim because your basement was flooded then be sure to be specific when making the claim because most homeowners do not have flood insurance. If your basement flooded as a result of a broken or leaky pipe or from some other cause from inside the home then you should be fine but if your basement was flooded as a result of an outside source then you may not.
Who makes the commercial about the leaky dam trying to be repaired with a wad of gum?
Some insurance company. I forget what they are called.
In my Chicago condo the basement walls are leaking and the association wants an impartial opinion so do we need an architect or Engineer and where can we find them?
You can contract the services of a building engineer who specializes in leaky common interest community buildings. Without endorsement, your state chapter of Community Associations Institute has a list of these professionals who understand leaky buildings and condominium associations. The combination of skills is critical to the diagnosis and repair of a leaky basement.
Can a leaky hot water heater be repaired or does it need to be replaced?
If the leak is from the tank itself and not a connection, it's time to replace it.
Can I repair my leaky basement windows, or must I replace them?
The best thing to do if you want to prevent your basement windows leaking when it rains, is to call in a professional. You can buy home sealing kits but they can be very expensive.
i have alot of water damage due to a leaky roof inside my walls and floor can i get help?
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On Lego Harry Potter why when ive collected all crest pieces does it say you have 1 missing in the basement of the leaky cauldron?
isn't it gold bricks you need?
Where is the basement on LEGO Harry Potter?
On Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 wii It's in the Leaky Cauldron beside the stairs. You have to use reducto on the lock.
Where is the basement on the Lego Harry Potter video game?
Well, you have to go into The Leaky Couldron and break the silver lock with Reducto. Then use someone, maybe one of the wizards or witches in red or green, since I figured out the basement has an Age Line on it, and you can go down into it.
Can a cracked non leaky concrete basement foundation wall be repaired from inside the basement and if so with what kind of materials?
It certainly can. The method, however, will depend on the exact type of foundation walls you have. if the wall is made of poured concrete, there are two basic options. The first is a polyeurethane injection method where you fill the entire crack (through to the outside of the wall) with a bonding agent that seals the crack. This works OK, but as the concrete expands and shrinks, it can fail. Also, other cracks obviously can appear. A good solution I like is the FlexiSpan product from Basement Systems. It not not only seals the crack, but also has a "flexible" material that covers the crack. This material is designed for he above-mentioned problems. Additionally, if water should come through the crack - FlexiSpan is designed to correct the problem. If the wall is made of concrete blocks, you have a bit more to think about. The direction of the cracks typically indicates what the problem is. If the crack follows along the mortar joint... typically at the mid-point of the wall - this is a sign that it is being pushed inward. For this situation, there are several options. The Wall Anchor system is by far the best as it not only can hold the wall in place, but has the option of pulling the wall back towards its original position. Another solution is carbon-fibert strip. This material is epoxied to the wall and adds lateral stability. Finally, if the cracks are breaking through the concrete blocks, this is a sign of settlement problems. Research the internet for solutions to this - as there are several. I'm preferential to the resistance push pier system... which stablizes the foundation from further settlement.
Will a leaky freezer door gasket cause ice to build up inside the freezer?
A leaky freezer door gasket will cause ice to build up inside the freezer. This is because a continuous supply of air from the room, carrying water vapour, enters and the water vapour freezes.
