small leak in foundation wall
#1
04-01-03, 06:53 PM
small leak in foundation wall
I have recently noticed (upon renovating)a small hole in the foundation wall, approx. 1/4". With all the snow we had this winter and the sudden warm temps there is quite alot of water around outside.
There is a small amount of water coming through this hole.
Will silicone or some other type of caulking stop this?
Thanks
Jp
There is a small amount of water coming through this hole.
Will silicone or some other type of caulking stop this?
Thanks
Jp
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04-01-03, 09:29 PM
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doitnewf,
Maybe some hydraulic injection is in order. You need something better than caulk, it won't hold. I would first have someone come out and take a look first for advice.
Good Luck!
Maybe some hydraulic injection is in order. You need something better than caulk, it won't hold. I would first have someone come out and take a look first for advice.
Good Luck!
#3
04-08-03, 06:57 AM
would this work?
Hi,
I was thinking the spray expanding foam which is waterproof might work. I might have a slight leak in a corner of my house where previous renovation meet a new wall. I was thinking of removing drywall and if I find a crack in the joint I would fill it with the foam...what do you think? Thanks
George
I was thinking the spray expanding foam which is waterproof might work. I might have a slight leak in a corner of my house where previous renovation meet a new wall. I was thinking of removing drywall and if I find a crack in the joint I would fill it with the foam...what do you think? Thanks
George
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04-08-03, 07:12 AM
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George,
I really don't know about doing this. How's that for honesty?!
It might be best to do the injection method to guarantee the leak is stopped. Taking the wall down and trying the foam may not be long lasting and no guarantee that it will stop it. I'd hate to see you do this and then replace the wall just to find out later it's leaking again! Better read the can before applying but I don't recommend this type of repair based on the location.
Good Luck!
I really don't know about doing this. How's that for honesty?!
It might be best to do the injection method to guarantee the leak is stopped. Taking the wall down and trying the foam may not be long lasting and no guarantee that it will stop it. I'd hate to see you do this and then replace the wall just to find out later it's leaking again! Better read the can before applying but I don't recommend this type of repair based on the location.
Good Luck!
#5
04-08-03, 02:55 PM
Doug, will try this
Hi Doug,
Will not tear wall down and try the foam....too much of a job. What I think I will do is dig out the ground(sand) along the corner where the water is entering, and see if there is a major crack.....This tiny seepage of moisture really only occurs after a melt in the spring, and only very occassionally..But I will try digging outside. Afterwards I was thinking of pouring concrete where I dug up and sloping it away from the house. Although there is NO snow from the roof up against the house. It is a couple of feet away from the house. Anyway, maybe the concrete would be better than the stones and mortar that is there now. But I really do not want to give myself more work than needed. What do you think-anyone? Thanks
George
Will not tear wall down and try the foam....too much of a job. What I think I will do is dig out the ground(sand) along the corner where the water is entering, and see if there is a major crack.....This tiny seepage of moisture really only occurs after a melt in the spring, and only very occassionally..But I will try digging outside. Afterwards I was thinking of pouring concrete where I dug up and sloping it away from the house. Although there is NO snow from the roof up against the house. It is a couple of feet away from the house. Anyway, maybe the concrete would be better than the stones and mortar that is there now. But I really do not want to give myself more work than needed. What do you think-anyone? Thanks
George
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04-14-03, 05:00 PM
Re: Doug, will try this
Originally posted by geoss
Hi Doug,
Will not tear wall down and try the foam....too much of a job. What I think I will do is dig out the ground(sand) along the corner where the water is entering, and see if there is a major crack.....This tiny seepage of moisture really only occurs after a melt in the spring, and only very occassionally..But I will try digging outside. Afterwards I was thinking of pouring concrete where I dug up and sloping it away from the house. Although there is NO snow from the roof up against the house. It is a couple of feet away from the house. Anyway, maybe the concrete would be better than the stones and mortar that is there now. But I really do not want to give myself more work than needed. What do you think-anyone? Thanks
George
Hi Doug,
Will not tear wall down and try the foam....too much of a job. What I think I will do is dig out the ground(sand) along the corner where the water is entering, and see if there is a major crack.....This tiny seepage of moisture really only occurs after a melt in the spring, and only very occassionally..But I will try digging outside. Afterwards I was thinking of pouring concrete where I dug up and sloping it away from the house. Although there is NO snow from the roof up against the house. It is a couple of feet away from the house. Anyway, maybe the concrete would be better than the stones and mortar that is there now. But I really do not want to give myself more work than needed. What do you think-anyone? Thanks
George
I think the best solution is to dig out the ground where it is leaking. clean all the dirt off the concrete. and then get some cement and fill all the cracks/joints. then find some really thick tar and apply it a few feet past the problem area in all directions. then fill the hole you dug out with some 3/4 inch crushed gravel.
I believe this should stop your problem, and you can do it all yourself in a weekend. (depending how difficult the digging is)
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04-15-03, 03:41 AM
that makes alot of sense
thanks,
millertime....that seems like a fun thing to do one weekend, and not expensive and can be done with a few Miller genuine draft lights around....it's only a ver occassional leak, and the digging would be very easy because of the sand..thanks, again.
George, a proud Marine Corps dad
millertime....that seems like a fun thing to do one weekend, and not expensive and can be done with a few Miller genuine draft lights around....it's only a ver occassional leak, and the digging would be very easy because of the sand..thanks, again.
George, a proud Marine Corps dad
#8
04-15-03, 08:28 AM
Re: that makes alot of sense
Originally posted by geoss
thanks,
millertime....that seems like a fun thing to do one weekend, and not expensive and can be done with a few Miller genuine draft lights around....it's only a ver occassional leak, and the digging would be very easy because of the sand..thanks, again.
George, a proud Marine Corps dad
thanks,
millertime....that seems like a fun thing to do one weekend, and not expensive and can be done with a few Miller genuine draft lights around....it's only a ver occassional leak, and the digging would be very easy because of the sand..thanks, again.
George, a proud Marine Corps dad
