Crack Buster

A crack in your foundation can cause significant structural damage to your home or business. If you catch the problem early, repairs eliminate the issue and help you restore your foundation’s structural integrity. If you are going to contact a repair specialist, winter is the most effective time to repair cracks in your foundation.

As concrete shrinks during the curing process, vertical cracks form in the concrete or block, some so small they can hardly be seen. This generally does not affect the basement wall structurally, but could allow moisture to enter if the outside wall’s waterproofing isn’t flexible enough to span the crack. If moisture is seeping through, you might consider having a basement waterproofing contractor review the leakage. Often a concrete crack can be injected with a sealer to limit further moisture infiltration.

Basements may have hairline to 1/16 in wide vertical cracks. Prominent vertical cracks 1/8 in wide or larger could be a sign of distress that may need reviewing.