The Meaning of efflorescence on your concrete wall Stains are evidence of dampness in that area of the wall the acidic residue that you see is also called efflorescence. You will recognize efflorescence as it will be white and may even be fuzzy in appearance or to the touch. Efflorescence forms when water infiltrates a …
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If your concrete surface is sinking into the ground, more than likely your sub grade was prepared improperly. It is possible that loose dirt was used used and this will settle as a result of water erosion. It is also possible that the concrete may have been subjected to heavy weight, which caused the sinkage. Slabjacking …
When we are called to do wet basement repairs we are often asked about stains on concrete driveways. Spreading kitty litter on an oil stain is a commonly used method to remove grease and oil stains from concrete driveways. Kitty litter will draw out oil and grease, and will be the most effective if the …
Interviewer: So I’m on site here today with Phil Russell of CrackMaster Concrete and Phil is cleaning a drain today. Phil can you explain the equipment to us as some of it is new to me and I’m sure it is to a lot of people. Maybe you can explain what it is that you’re …
Drain tiles are hidden from view and usually, the homeowner is not aware of a problem until it is too late and they are searching for some form of wet basement repair. The good news is with today’s technology it is possible to find out what the problem is without excavating as they would have …
If you’re looking for details on the main causes of a leaky basement, this article may help you with your approach, before you commit to any major costs on your wet basement repair. Concrete Crack Repair Through time and with general wear and tear concrete will depreciate and eventually hairline cracks will form due to …
A sump pump is a pump that removes water that has accumulated in a water collecting sump which is usually in a basement. Water may enter via the perimeter drains of a basement waterproofing system, funneling into the pit as a result of rain or natural ground water, if the basement is below the water …
Leaky Basement Repair Most people are not aware that many leaky basement repairs caused by cracked foundations can be repaired from the inside. Listen to James address his initial thoughts on having to get a leaky basement repair. James was relieved to discover the leaky basement repair would not be as costly or as intrusive as he had …
Foundation Crack Repair 604-614-2615 Foundation Crack Repair expert Phil Russell of CrackMaster Concrete has many foundation repair videos to demonstrate how to repair foundations and keep your basement dry. This video series will demonstrate a foundation crack repair from the beginning to the end just follow the links embedded in each video and it …
When you are looking for wet basement repair or wanting to prevent a leaky basement or future wet basement repair it becomes important to understand the difference between waterproofing and damp-proofing. The average consumer does not understand the difference between waterproofing and damp-proofing and they certainly should because they are not the same. Damp-proofing uses …
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