How to Fill a real difference Relating to the Basement Foundation

Protecting a basement foundation from water damage and cracking is essential. A niche from your basement foundation along with a sidewalk leaves both structures susceptible to severe water damage and mold. Filling space with semi-flexible, rot-resistant material blocks moisture while allowing the structures to shift without cracking. Do-it-yourself individuals with minimum experience can complete this project within an afternoon along with a full day to the caulk to set.

Cleanse the visible difference between your foundation and sidewalk having a long wire brush. Chip off any hard debris or caulk stuck around the sides which has a hammer as well as a chisel. Measure the width with the gap with tape measure. If it’s wider than 1/2 inch, you’ll should complete the gap with an expansion joint like foam backer rod. If it’s less than a 1/2 inch wide, you are able to fill out EXP6 Expanding Foam Tape. Convey a strip of foam backer rod over the sidewalk parallel to the gap. Use a utility knife to chop the rod to fit the duration of a real difference. In the event the rod isn't long enough, cut another piece to adjust to the remainder space. Lay the froth backer rod over the gap and push it down along with your hands. If you’re using two lengths of rod, push these down so the ends are flush. Make use of the blunt end of an putty knife heading to the rod into the bottom of the visible difference. Load silicone latex caulk right into a caulk gun and snip over end with scissors. Fill the remaining gap using the caulk until its level with the sidewalk. Hold a putty knife level with the whites over the pavement and the other within the caulk. Run the knife slowly around the length of the gap to take out excess and to be sure that the caulk is level.