How you can Fill the Gap Relating to the Basement Foundation

Protecting a basement foundation from water damage and mold and cracking is essential. A space between a basement foundation as well as a sidewalk leaves both structures susceptible to severe racing. Filling space with semi-flexible, rot-resistant material blocks moisture while allowing the structures to shift without cracking. Do-it-yourself those with little or no experience can complete this project in the afternoon including a full day for that caulk to put.

Get rid of the visible difference between the foundation and sidewalk with a long wire brush. Chip off any hard debris or caulk stuck on the sides having a hammer and a chisel. Measure the width from the gap with tape measure. If it’s wider than 1/2 inch, you’ll need to complete the gap with the expansion joint like foam backer rod. If it’s just one 1/2 inch wide, you can complete Expanding Foam Tape. Place a strip of foam backer rod over the sidewalk parallel for the gap. Make use of a utility knife to reduce the rod to match the duration of the visible difference. If the rod just isn't of sufficient length, cut another piece to suit the remainder space. Lay the foam backer rod into the gap and push it down 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 a putty knife going to the rod into the bottom of a real difference. Load silicone latex caulk into a caulk gun and snip off the end with scissors. Fill the rest of the gap using the caulk until its level together with the sidewalk. Hold a putty knife level with either side on the pavement and yet another over the caulk. Run the knife slowly along the length of the gap to take out excess and also to make sure that the caulk is level.