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CUSTOMER QUESTIONS ~~~~
"The
exterior foundation walls of my home
show significant spalling. I estimate
the age of the concrete to be between
50 and 60 years. Will trowling a sand/cement
cover be masking a serious condition?
Is stem wall replacement indicated?
I am told that concrete reaches its
peak hardness after 50 years and then
starts to deteriorate. What do you recommend?"
~~~~Damion's
response:~~~~
Concrete
does not deteriorate as a rule after
fifty years. Concrete
in
the Hoover Dam is still hydrating!
It is impossible to tell whether
your concrete
is experiencing surface problems,
or if there are deeper structural
problems. You should have an engineer
look at it and determine
if there is more information needed
to get a remedy or if the
remedy
is obvious without more testing.
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a question you'd like answered?
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THIS ISSUE'S TOPIC ~~~~
Sometimes
it is necessary to resort to the
extreme measure of exposing the
basement
walls, treating them to make them
watertight, and then regarding the
soil.
Applying
two coats of Portland cement mortar
to the surface of exterior walls.
Called
parging, this work should be one
only in dry, mild weather. Fall
is the best time,
because the subsurface water level
is usually low and temperatures
are more favorable
for making watertight concrete.
The
newly cemented walls should be properly
protected and cured. Freezing or
rapid
drying of the concrete by sun or
wind can damage it and make it worthless.
In
very wet soils, the parged wall
surfaces may be given two coats
of hot coal-tar pitch. Keep in mind
that settlement and thermal expansion
and contraction of the wall can
affect
the parging; preventing it from
bridging cracks that develop in
the walls.
In
most instances, excavation is not
the best method for repairing your
water problems.
Remember, excavation will take care
of wall-only water. Any water that
comes
up through your floor is not addressed.
Think
excavation is the best method of
repair for you basement leaks?
Maybe
it is! The best answer is to have
a licensed waterproofing inspector
to examine
your individual situation and determine
the exact solution for your
needs.
The E-foundationrepairs.com network
offers inspections and estimates
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NEXT ISSUE'S HIGHLIGHT ~~~~
In
next issue - we'll review the
problems of selling your home
when there are cracks in your
foundation walls. Find out what
realtors are discovering the hard
way.
Until
next issue!!!
Damion
Rutherford
Marketing
Manager
E-Foundationrepairs.com
1-888-PIERING
(743-7464)
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