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Profes s ional Adv ic e from Foundation Repair & Waterproofing Experts
If you look closely at any basement you may see different<br />
kinds of cracks and damage on the floors and walls. Many of<br />
these are superficial but certain types of cracks are precursors<br />
of serious structural problems and potential water leaks.<br />
For this reason it’s important to understand what your<br />
basement cracks are saying to you.<br />
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Stress Points<br />
Whenever you core through the wall for sewer installation or<br />
any other electric and gas lines, this weakens the concrete<br />
and gradually leads to cracking. Cracks are more <strong>com</strong>mon to<br />
occur at the corners of basement windows.<br />
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Soil Saturation<br />
Oversaturation of footings may lead to the expansion of the<br />
earth next to your foundation. This can be identified by the<br />
diagonal cracks arising from the corners. The main reasons for<br />
oversaturation of footings are:<br />
• improper grading<br />
• bad gutters<br />
• the need for underground sump pump and downspout<br />
extensions<br />
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Drought<br />
Lack of moister in the soil can also cause cracks to appear as<br />
the house’s footing may settle and cause foundation walls to<br />
shift outward. Loss of moisture in the soil occurs when trees,<br />
shrubs and other plantings near the foundation send root<br />
systems deeper into the ground in search of moisture.<br />
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Shrinkage of Concrete<br />
Expansion and contraction of concrete is a <strong>com</strong>mon cause of<br />
cracks because water is used while mixing concrete. The type<br />
of aggregate, mix of the concrete and humidity levels can<br />
affect this drying process and causes cracks on foundations.<br />
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Timing<br />
When pouring concrete for a foundation, timing means<br />
everything! The key is to make sure the foundation remains<br />
monolithic to avoid a cold joint which allows water to easily<br />
seep through.<br />
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Bonded Waterproofing Systems is a family owned <strong>com</strong>pany.<br />
For 30 years we have provided basement waterproofing<br />
services in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.<br />
Visit <strong>www</strong>.<strong>bondedwaterproofing</strong>.<strong>com</strong><br />
for more information.<br />
Call: 1 877 226 6333<br />
E-mail: info@<strong>bondedwaterproofing</strong>.<strong>com</strong><br />
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