Ever had your foundation repaired?
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Foundation crack repair for DIYer
Comments (8)I don't have hands on experience, but I did consider them and also did a lot of reading - then went with crack team, since I would be finishing the basement and had several cracks and didn't wan to make a DIY error on any of them. So I paid the price for their experience and to watch and learn. Yes, you can do it - not that hard at all. But from my reading, etc., it seems that the main issue is to to get the right blend of water in each port to activate the urethane - that's why crack team uses a double caulk gun to get around this. I acutally bought a competing product (still have it), and when I went through their instructions of first injecting each port with water, followed by the urethane, I realized that I could end up with voids in the crack. Not sure if that's an easy error to make, but that was my main worry. So I suggest you understand their procedure for filling the ports before you buy, and decide if that's right for you. The "just use a regular caulk gun" had me wondering. If you know how the water is added appropriately, please tell me. Hope this helps. One more thing - might be worth it to talk to a local waterproofing supplier. That's what I did. They have lots of stuff....See MoreEver had your I-Pod repaired?
Comments (5)I have had to reset DD's a couple times. What is the problem with it? What kind is it? How long has she had it? Make sure the "hold" switch isn't on. Here is how to reset a NANO: 1. Toggle the Hold switch on and off. (Slide it to Hold, then turn it off again.) 2. Press and hold the Menu and Center (Select) buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo appears, about 6 to 8 seconds. You may need to repeat this step. If that doesn't work, I think you can send them in to Apple. One of DD's friends had a fairly new one and sent it in. They sent her a new one....See MoreFoundation cement repair question
Comments (3)CEMENT washed away? what do you mean, exactly? It would take quite a lot of water at quite a high velocity to wear away cement! Now, there's usually a little residue in some areas of a pour such as a foundation, but that's got nothing to do with your foundation. As long as your foundation isn't damaged: I think all you need to do is to replace dirt. Soil should be installed no higher than 6" (4" is pushing it) below your siding or weep screeds (masonry- little plastic pipes that allow water/concensation to leech out of walls). This earth should be compacted to about 80% and graded to fall 6" in 10' from the house. This will keep surface water from accululating and leeching in the soil around your basement walls. If its too big a job, or you would just rather not do it, a landscape contractor should be able to do this. Hope this helps!...See MoreFoundation just repaired - what is normal damage afterwards?
Comments (1)Your soil conditions are very different from my area. I have no experience with the process used on your house but believe that you gave an excellent description of the present conditions. Based on the description of most of the doors, I believe that the contractors did an excellent job. The problems you now experience probably result from warping and twisting of the previous uneven settling. They may go back more toward original position over the next several months as the house adjusts to the new situation. But loose stuff will not self-correct. I suggest waiting 6 months before dealing with those issues if your situation permits. Some of it may get better without additional help. My non-expert opinion. Good luck....See Morerandallgober
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