Fixing Foundation Cracks From The Outside: How It's Done

In this blog video, we review the technique for repairing a Foundation Crack from the Exterior of your Foundation. There is a certain technique that will ensure a Lifetime Warranty against seepage from that crack. There are also techniques to avoid so that the crack does not leak again.
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[dandowodzenka]

Well explained and drawn up from 2 view points! Great job, helped me understand the whole process!

[chlakosek]

Your explanations are excellent. Keep up the great work.

[sylvainmarion]

“Where not everything is better when wet” 💀
Sold. Take my money sir.

[citicubes]

Thank you for this video! If epoxy can be done from the inside, do you recommend doing any repairs from the outside?

[Gonzo_playsttd]

Which elastomeric tar do you recommend from form local big box store like Menards, Lowe’s and homedepot. Can I use 10mil plastic sheeting to protect the tar? Thank for your help! This is rhetorical best waterproofing video that I’ve found!

[mtrctylarry]

Could you please tell me what brand of waterproofing tar you use? Great Video....Thank You!

[sayless]

Is this superior to the epoxy injection method? Seems like in an environment where there's frequent heat/cold contraction that tar stuff isn't going to prevent movement only seal things. The injected epoxy has a tensile strength of 9000psi I believe.

[Scubadiver]

I was wondering if you could help me with a question I dug around my foundation to the footing I am putting new cement around my foundation so I decided to waterproof it. What do you recommend to put on the walls about 4 feet down to the footing? Do you also recommend the boards?

[citicubes]

What do you suggest to prevent the crack from getting bigger? Especially, in a scenario where the crack is through the foundation wall from the top to the bottom footing.

[theflood]

Can you please detail how you prep the crack for the hydraulic cement repair? Do you have to open the crack up? If so how much and whats the best tool? And is Xypex patch’n plug a good product to use?
Thank you so much for your informative content! Much appreciated 😊

[forsaken]

Do you put the foam board on while it's still wet?

[Pepe_Lotudo]

I currently have a leak coming through the foundation where the sewer pipe penetrates the house. This pipe buried around 2 feet underground. Do you recommend the same process? Employee at Home Depot recommended an application of expanding polyurethane between the pipe and concrete from the outside. I would greatly appreciate any advice anyone can give me.

[vijaysinghero]

That tar steps seem to be an overkill? Don't you think the cement coating should be enough?

[Gonzo_playsttd]

Can I torch bitumen membrane over the wet tar?

[deansheridan]

How long is the wait between the hydraulic concrete dry time and applying the tar?

[fba]

What is the name of the tar material or product that you mentioned in the video?

[cmb]

What’s the proper way to backfill after fixing a crack from the outside? Are you suppose to add gravel on top or the bottom or the middle as you back fill?

[bsvoight]

What does a repair like that typically cost?

[GizmosShop]

What if the water is leaking under the footing?

[shylynnh]

So, i just can't put tar down to seal up open cracks in the foundation?? My basement has been founding for amount two years. Only if it rains hard and long.. i use to be able to put tar on tge open cracks