IS THERE ANY PRODUCT THAT I CAN BUY TO REPAIR THE CRACK ON MY FOUNDATION WALL OR SHOULD I LEAVE IT TO THE EXPERTS, THE CRACK IS FROM THE TO TO THE FLOOR AND IT DOES LEAK WATER AND IS ABOUT 1/2 INCH THICK AND THE WALL IS ALSO BULGING
This is a job for the pros. While you talked about the crack I was with you but when you mentioned the bulge, you lost me.
Courtesy of Ren Molnar, Construction Consultant at HomeFocus.com. I can also be reached at (613) 748-3003 and Home Focus – The Radio Show is broadcast live 8 to 10 A.M. (Ottawa, Ont. time) on Saturdays on www.cfra.com. In the interests of retaining credibility and in fairness to all, I cannot recommend prices, people nor companies for various projects.
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My son is about to have a house built on the outskirts of Pembroke (ON). Could you please give me a comparison ... |
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we have a crack in our foundation. Two years ago the condo corp dug down on the outside and sealed it. Howev ... |
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