Foundation Crack Repair – GJ MacRae Foundation Repair https://wetbasements.com Sat, 22 Jun 2024 15:28:55 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 https://wetbasements.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/review-photo-png-1-150x150.png Foundation Crack Repair – GJ MacRae Foundation Repair https://wetbasements.com 32 32 Window Well Repair and Basement Waterproofing (Brampton) https://wetbasements.com/project/window-well-repair-and-basement-waterproofing-brampton/ Sat, 22 Jun 2024 15:28:54 +0000 https://wetbasements.com/?post_type=project&p=14647 Lay down tarps and dig down to footing by hand in specified repair areas.

Repair all cracks and masonry voids in foundation wall below grade. Prime wall and apply rubberized membrane to repair area. Add a layer of mastic mesh, another layer of rubberized membrane, a layer of 12m plastic and fasten drainage board to grade with termination straps and concrete anchors.

Replace weeping tile system within repair area and cover with 6″ of 3/4″ clear gravel. Install a fresh vertical drain in window well and fasten egress window well to foundation wall. Backfill and power tamp dirt. Cover new drain in window well with 3/4″ clear gravel and level.

Backfill and power tamp dirt.

]]> Foundation Wall Repair and Parging (Guelph) https://wetbasements.com/project/foundation-wall-repair-and-parging-guelph/ Sat, 22 Jun 2024 15:26:22 +0000 https://wetbasements.com/?post_type=project&p=14645 Chip all loose debris away from repair areas and dispose. Add wire mesh where needed. Wire brush concrete wall to clean. Apply bonding agent if required. Apply S-type masonry to repair areas

Once S-type masonry sets up, apply a sponge finish. Repeat process until complete.

]]> Structural Underpinning and Basement Waterproofing (Brampton) https://wetbasements.com/project/structural-underpinning-and-basement-waterproofing-brampton/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:44:17 +0000 https://wetbasements.com/?post_type=project&p=14347 Saw cut asphalt and excavate to footing. Excavate underpin by hand and clean underside of footing with wire brush. Apply masonry adhesive to underside of footing. Once underpin is carved and prepared, build and install timber forms to accommodate a positive concrete adhesion to the underside of existing footings (non-grout, overflow method) allowing for a void-less encapsulation of existing structure to fresh underpin. Fill forms with 25 MPa concrete until full and install needle vibrator. Once cured, remove timber forms.

Repair all cracks and masonry voids in foundation wall below grade. Once cured, apply AB-720-38 rubberized membrane to repair area. Add a layer of mastic mesh, another layer of AB-720-38 rubberized membrane, a layer of 12m plastic and fasten drainage board to grade with termination straps and concrete anchors.

Replace weeping tile system within repair areas and cover with 6″ of 3/4″ clear gravel. Backfill and power tamp dirt.

]]> Block Foundation Replacement with Brick Shoring (Hamilton) https://wetbasements.com/project/block-foundation-replacement-with-brick-shoring-hamilton/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:18:29 +0000 https://wetbasements.com/?post_type=project&p=14324 Excavate exterior walls by hand and install telescopic shoring to interior of joist work. Once structure is secured, excavate by hand to frost depth and remove existing foundation walls within repair area. Repair any damaged wooden joistwork with fresh sistered timber and pour fresh concrete footing at frost depth to a dimension 20” x 8“.

Once footing is cured, rebuild foundation walls with 10” block from base of footing to underside of existing joistwork. Once complete, parge fresh foundation walls and let cure. Once cured, prime foundation wall and apply ruberized membrane waterproofing.

Fasten drainage board from grade to footing. Replace weeping tile system within repair areas and cover with 6″ of 3/4″ clear gravel. Backfill and power tamp dirt.

]]> Foundation Wall Replacement in Roncesvalles (Toronto) https://wetbasements.com/project/foundation-wall-replacement-in-roncesvalles-toronto/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 03:57:23 +0000 https://wetbasements.com/?post_type=project&p=14309 Excavate exterior walls by hand and install telescopic shoring to interior of joist work. Once structure is secured, excavate by hand to frost depth and remove existing foundation walls within repair area. Repair any damaged wooden joistwork with fresh sistered timber and pour fresh concrete footing at frost depth to a dimension 20” x 8“.

Once footing is cured, rebuild foundation walls with 10” block from base of footing to underside of existing joistwork. Once complete, parge fresh foundation walls and let cure. Once cured, prime foundation wall and apply hydroshield ruberized membrane waterproofing.

Fasten drainage board from grade to footing. Backfill and power tamp soil within repair area and reinstall patio slabs. Remove interior shoring and remove and dump all debris. All labour and materials included.

]]> Block Foundation Wall Replacement in the Annex (Toronto) https://wetbasements.com/project/block-foundation-wall-replacement-in-the-annex-toronto/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 03:49:58 +0000 https://wetbasements.com/?post_type=project&p=14301 Excavate exterior walls by hand and install telescopic shoring to interior of joist work. Once structure is secured, excavate by hand to frost depth and remove existing foundation walls within repair area. Repair any damaged wooden joistwork with fresh sistered timber and pour fresh concrete footing at frost depth to a dimension 20” x 8“.

Once footing is cured, rebuild foundation walls with 10” block from base of footing to underside of existing joistwork. Once complete, parge fresh foundation walls and let cure. Once cured, prime foundation wall and apply hydroshield ruberized membrane waterproofing.

Fasten drainage board from grade to footing. Backfill and power tamp soil within repair area and reinstall patio slabs. Remove interior shoring and remove and dump all debris. All labour and materials included.

]]> Outside Basement Waterproofing with Window Well and Sump Install (Mississauga) https://wetbasements.com/project/outside-basement-waterproofing-with-window-well-and-sump-install-mississauga/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 03:42:08 +0000 https://wetbasements.com/?post_type=project&p=14290 Remove all debris and obstructions in way of repair areas. Lay down tarps and dig down to footing by hand in specified repair areas.

Repair all cracks and masonry voids in foundation wall below grade. Prime wall and apply hydroshield rubberized membrane to repair area. Add a layer of mastic mesh, another layer of hydroshield rubberized membrane, a layer of 12m plastic and fasten drainage board to grade with termination straps and concrete anchors.

Replace weeping tile system within repair areas and cover with 6″ of 3/4″ clear gravel. Install fresh vertical drains in window wells and fasten new window wells to foundation walls. Backfill and power tamp dirt. Cover new drains in window wells with 3/4″ clear gravel and level.

On the interior, break open existing concrete floor and excavate sump basin at a dimension of approximately 2.5ft x 2.5ft x 3ft. Line perimeter of basin with filter cloth and drill 1/2” holes around complete perimeter of basin. Install basin and surround with 3/4“ clear gravel. Install a 1/3hp oil cooled sump pump and connect pump exhaust line.

Reinstall concrete floor. Backfill exterior. Remove and dump all debris.

]]> Ultra-Deep Outside Basement Waterproofing with Parging (Mississauga) https://wetbasements.com/project/ultra-deep-outside-basement-waterproofing-with-parging-mississauga/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 03:32:49 +0000 https://wetbasements.com/?post_type=project&p=14283 Remove all debris and obstructions in way of repair areas. Lay down tarps and dig down to footing by hand in specified repair areas.

Repair all cracks and masonry voids in foundation wall below grade and parge foundation walls. Once cured, apply AB-720-38 rubberized membrane to repair area. Add a layer of mastic mesh, another layer of AB-720-38 rubberized membrane, a layer of 12m plastic and fasten drainage board to grade with termination straps and concrete anchors.

Replace weeping tile system within repair areas and cover with 6″ of 3/4″ clear gravel. Backfill and power tamp dirt.

Remove and dump all debris. All labour and materials included.

]]> Structural Underpinning and Basement Waterproofing (Toronto) https://wetbasements.com/project/structural-underpinning-and-basement-waterproofing-toronto/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 03:28:30 +0000 https://wetbasements.com/?post_type=project&p=14278 Saw cut asphalt and excavate to footing. Excavate underpin by hand and clean underside of footing with wire brush. Apply masonry adhesive to underside of footing. Once underpin is carved and prepared, build and install timber forms to accommodate a positive concrete adhesion to the underside of existing footings (non-grout, overflow method) allowing for a void-less encapsulation of existing structure to fresh underpin. Fill forms with 25 MPa concrete until full and install needle vibrator. Once cured, remove timber forms.

Repair all cracks and masonry voids in foundation wall below grade. Once cured, apply AB-720-38 rubberized membrane to repair area. Add a layer of mastic mesh, another layer of AB-720-38 rubberized membrane, a layer of 12m plastic and fasten drainage board to grade with termination straps and concrete anchors.

Replace weeping tile system within repair areas and cover with 6″ of 3/4″ clear gravel. Backfill and power tamp dirt.

]]> Inside Basement Waterproofing with Structural Underpin (Burlington) https://wetbasements.com/project/inside-basement-waterproofing-with-structural-underpin-burlington/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 03:23:12 +0000 https://wetbasements.com/?post_type=project&p=14274 Break concrete 18″ back from foundation walls around the complete perimeter of repair area. Dig down to footings and remove debris.

Drill 1/2″ holes in cavities of blockwork and fasten drainage board to foundation wall using concrete anchors. Install a fresh 4″ perforated weeping tile system with filter cloth.

Connect fresh weeping tile system into existing drain works. Cover weeping tile with 3/4″ gravel and reinstall concrete floor.

Remove and dump all debris. All labour and materials included.

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