CRACK REPAIR
Painting over the cracks has gathered a poor name for itself over the years. Rather than feeling like what it is – a way of saving money whilst fixing the problem, it has become something quite different in the popular lexicon. That is to say – what do you feel when someone says ‘painting over the cracks’ – if you are anything like us you feel like that person is not doing a good job.
It is like they are cutting corners and they aren’t interested in the quality of the job that they are doing. However, in this industry, it means something quite different. If you are interested in finding out how then please keep on reading.
Why Cracks?
Well, it depends how old a basement is or the foundations of a house, but cracks begin to form for lots of different reasons. This can be down to the fact that it is the part of the house that experiences the most pressure, the most water pressure in some cases, too.
Also, with basement walls, people often don’t give them any maintenance really. If they are out of sight, then they are out of mind. But, if you leave cracks to get bigger and become a problem, then you will rue the day you ever thought of them as less than important.
Packers and Drilling
One way you can solve this problem is with drillers and packing. Here, you need to identify the cracks first. Where are they? Are they deep or wide? Do they stretch out or do they go in spurts along the substrate?
Whatever the case, if you drill a hole into the crack, or better yet get us to do it for you, you will open the cavity which you are now able to fill. With bespoke packers, which we are able to provide to you and install for you, you will be able to fill these cracks so that the water can’t. What a great solution.
Epoxy and Filler
However, some cracks have a shape to them that is too unorthodox for fill with a packer. This is where we like to turn to the ever-present and always reliable filler solution. Sometimes we use an epoxy solution if we think it will work best and sometimes we use other fillers. Whichever one we decide to go for, you will be fully informed about why and how we came to that decision.
The filler is a great solution because it forms itself into the shape of a whole, like water in a jug. It is subject to cracking and will need maintenance. But think of it as your teeth, you need to go to the dentist sometimes, but not too often, right?
Call The Pros!
Some people think of this as a DIY job but it really isn’t. We hope that you realize that by now. In fact, if ever a job called for the crack repair Newark pros or, it is this one. We are skilled and cheap, hire us instead, you won’t regret it!
