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I am an expert on all aspects of basement and foundation waterproofing. My company specializes in basement waterproofing and water control solutions, as well as foundation rebuilds.
I have been in the waterproofing business for over 20 years. I have owned and operated Integrity Waterproofing for 6 years.
I learned this business through hands on experience. I do everything from diagnosing to digging to solve my customers problems.
Integrity Waterproofing has earned the coveted Angie's List Super Service Award 5 years running, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.
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As long as you are not seeing any shifting or cracking on the walls your structure should be fine. Water saturation, while obviously not ideal, will not break down the block itself. I would be more concerned
I think it would be better for you to determine why the water is entering through the slab in the first place. In most cases it is either the result of the perimeter drainage not moving water or the lateral
The cracks can be repaired by hydraulic cement. However what your seeing above grade is most likely happening below the grade as well,and would require excavation in order to repair. The cracks are
Hi Monika, The condition your describing is called spalling. Spalling can occur for a variety of reasons including improper mix, improper finishing, or chemical reactions. Surface spalling or scaling
Jeff, sorry to hear about your situation. I hope you are holding the contractor accountable. You must identify the problem. Where is the water entering the basement? Is it coming over the dimple, up
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