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Randyr

03-31-2006 14:10:49




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What is a good cement to use to fill a leak from the outside in a basement wall? What have you had good success with? Thanks.




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Mark - IN.

04-01-2006 11:11:07




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 Re: Cement in reply to Randyr, 03-31-2006 14:10:49  
Hydraulic. It expands and is made for just that. Can get smaller quantities at building supplies.

Mark



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TimV

04-01-2006 04:32:36




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 Re: Cement in reply to Randyr, 03-31-2006 14:10:49  
We had problems with the gutters leaking in our barn, and we used hydraulic cement successfully. You buy it in a small tub (though it"s probably available in larger containers for bigger jobs), and just push it in the crack. It will expand slightly and harden, thus sealing the crack. One word of caution, however--if you have a lot of water on the other side of the wall, it will simmply go to the next weakest spot, and you"ll be chasing the leak all over your basement. For a long-term fix, you"ve got to get rid of the water.

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T_Bone

04-01-2006 04:19:00




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 Re: Cement in reply to Randyr, 03-31-2006 14:10:49  
Hi Randy,

Back in the early years it was common to seal outside basement walls with roof mastic cut with gasoline so it would apply well and dry fast.

The best way to apply it was long arm loose fitting rubber gloves using the hands once the crete wall was clean.

Just like roofing seams, wall seams need a mesh wire covering to seal well. Lets the joint move without breaking the tar seal.

T_Bone

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don t.-9n180179

04-01-2006 02:35:20




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 Re: Cement in reply to Randyr, 03-31-2006 14:10:49  
A past house w/poured walls I V-ed the crack and used a hydraulic cement, inside and out. Bought it in a pre-mixed tub, the crack was maybe 1/2"w x 4'l. Did not leak for 5yrs till I moved. Current house, poured 8' wall, had a guy come in and fill the crack w/epoxy. After 3 years no leaks, finised basement, 4 more years no leaks. Cost me $100 w/a 10 yr guarentee. HTH....don t. ...



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Leland

03-31-2006 18:30:50




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 Re: Cement in reply to Randyr, 03-31-2006 14:10:49  
They make a cement just to plug walls even if water is running in look at your building supply center .



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Butcher

03-31-2006 17:36:11




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 Re: Cement in reply to Randyr, 03-31-2006 14:10:49  
Block Bond or thoroseal.



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Dave NE IA

03-31-2006 17:08:35




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 Re: Cement in reply to Randyr, 03-31-2006 14:10:49  
Mason cement and mason sand one to one ratio. Paint the wall / hole with mason cement (basicly cement with lime to make it stick) and water only, (mix to latex paint thickness) this gives it a very strong contact point. If it starts to set up on you just add water and remix. If the same happens with your mason cement and sand mixture do the same. The first time it will get thick fast, after remixing it will take longer to set up on you. I'm about the only one left in our area that patches cisterns, and never had a problem so far. As with anything it must be clean before you start. If by chance you have a house that was financed by FHA, there is a strong posability that the drain tile around the foundation is a bloop. Many contractors found that their rules said a field tile had to be laid around the foundation, (NO MENTION TO RUN A EXIT LINE) so to cut corners they just laid it around and hooked the two ends together. Then we wonder why they have so many rules that are spelled out in extreem detail. By the way this is a very cheap fix, and if your wall has not been tared, you can do the whole wall if it is in question at little cost. Keep the patch damp for a few hours is ideal, if you decide to do the whole wall, post back and I can give you some tricks of the trade. Dave NE IA

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sojono

03-31-2006 16:09:44




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 Re: Cement in reply to Randyr, 03-31-2006 14:10:49  
two of the best thoroseal or damtight hope this helps



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bellyacre

03-31-2006 16:06:12




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 Re: Cement in reply to Randyr, 03-31-2006 14:10:49  
Concrete block or poured wall ? In our block wall I've used foam sealant in an aerosal can. Just made a hole in the mortar big enough to get the nozzle in and filled the cavity that was leaking.



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