Foundation Crack Repairs

Cracks present in foundations or basement floors are sometimes linked to completely natural phenomena. Concrete is not elastic and undergoes shrinkage which can create small cracks that are often harmless. However, you should never ignore foundation problems, as they can hide more important issues such as structural cracks. It is essential to control their evolution and ensure proper foundation crack repairs when needed to avoid water infiltration problems. These repairs are even more essential if your foundation walls are not protected by an effective waterproofing process.

• Movement and swelling of the soil, especially in clay soil
• Uplift of foundations due to freezing
• Tree roots that are located too close to the foundation or basement walls
• Poorly constructed foundations
• Poor balancing of the weight distribution of the house during construction
• Problems associated with pyrite in the backfill or concrete foundation walls and floors
• A physical shock on the house or excavation work carried out in an unsafe manner

Apart from visible concrete cracks, there are many symptoms that indicate that your home does not have effective protection against external waterflow. These signs should be taken seriously and addressed immediately, since neglecting them could inflict serious damage on your home and generate significant financial costs.

Groupe Durasec’s specialists can quickly analyze and detect problems in order to carry out rapid and meticulous foundation crack repairs.

Cracks in your foundation can occur for many reasons and repairing them can be a complex undertaking. Whether it occurred as a result of ground movement or infiltration, you should seek the advice of a specialist before undertaking any repair work.

We are accredited as a Réno-Maître, foundation repair contractor and foundation waterproofing specialists. Don’t hesitate to ask for our expertise today! We can identify the causes of your foundation problems and find appropriate solutions.

Injecting concrete is a method to fill a void that occurs with closed formwork. Using a pump, we inject a non-shrink concrete formulation that doesn’t decrease in volume during the curing period.

If your house has basement windows which open directly to the exterior ground level or lower, they must always be equipped with window wells as well as adequate drainage. Without proper drainage, rainwater can accumulate on the rim and in the window and then infiltrate, damaging everything in its path. Your windows and your foundation walls may undergo serious damage. Frequent moisture can also generate decay and cause spreading of bacteria and fungi that are harmful to your health.

Take action now to avoid serious structural and financial problems.

In order to protect your property and avoid requiring repairs, you must:

• Adjust the leveling and ground level of windows to create clearance
• Conduct a crushing process and add a drainage system, resting on your French drain (not connected) around the perimeter of the window
• Install a metal window well or masonry that will isolate the ground from the drainage area and prevent excessive water runoff from your yard to your windows

By carrying out this type of improvement, moisture and water will not stagnate anymore along your windows all while improving their lifespan. Your basement will be protected from all moisture and infiltration coming from this source.

Also, the presence of window wells is necessary for all windows that are too close to the ground. When selling or buying a property, owners who do not have window wells are often required to add them. You might as well install them as soon as possible!

Whether you want to build a new downward-sloping basement entrance or replace an existing one that’s feeling the effects of time and freezing, or even build an area away, Groupe Durasec’s techniques are a durable solution.

A downward-sloping basement entrance made with insulated formwork for concrete will allow you not only to obtain a high-quality job, but will also give you a wide range of finishing possibilities that you can do yourself thanks to recycled plastic finishes available in a variety of colors.

Who’s never been confronted with the scary sight of a garage filled with water due to a catch basin that’s too small at the bottom of their downward-sloping garage entrance?

Don’t worry, we have the solution! Whether you have a double or single garage, we will adapt your gutters accordingly. You’ll be protected, even during a downpour.

It’s possible that during the initial excavation, the depth wasn’t respected, additional material was added to the bottom of the excavation and it didn’t have the bearing capacity to support the weight of the footing and the foundation wall. With a void underneath, the footing can then crack, creating a space between the wall and the footing. It will then be necessary to carry out repairs.

It’s also possible that the footing was poured onto frozen ground, causing a similar result. In this situation, the footing sags and cracks when thawing.

In both cases, it’s critical to rectify the situation since the sagging footing will lead to cracking in the foundation walls and rigid sidings, such as brick or stone.