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If you look closely at any basement you may see different kinds of cracks and damage on the floors and walls. Many of these are superficial but certain types of cracks are precursors of serious structural problems and potential water leaks.

For this reason it’s important to understand what your basement cracks are saying to you.

Stress Points

Whenever you core through the wall for sewer installation or any other electric and gas lines, this weakens the concrete and gradually leads to cracking. Cracks are more common to occur at the corners of basement windows.

Soil Saturation

Oversaturation of footings may lead to the expansion of the earth next to your foundation. This can be identified by the diagonal cracks arising from the corners. The main reasons for oversaturation of footings are:
·         improper grading
·         bad gutters
·         the need for underground sump pump and downspout extensions

Drought

Lack of moister in the soil can also cause cracks to appear as the house’s footing may settle and cause foundation walls to shift outward. Loss of moisture in the soil occurs when trees, shrubs and other plantings near the foundation send root systems deeper into the ground in search of moisture.

Shrinkage of Concrete

Expansion and contraction of concrete is a common cause of cracks because water is used while mixing concrete. The type of aggregate, mix of the concrete and humidity levels can affect this drying process and causes cracks on foundations.

Timing

When pouring concrete for a foundation, timing means everything!  The key is to make sure the foundation remains monolithic to avoid a cold joint which allows water to easily seep through.

Bonded Waterproofing Systems is a family owned company. For 30 years we have provided basement waterproofing services in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Visit http://bondedwaterproofing.com/ for more information or Call: 1 877 226 6333
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