The way to Fill the visible difference Involving the Basement Foundation

Protecting a basement foundation from water damage and mold and cracking is essential. A space from the basement foundation and a sidewalk leaves both structures vulnerable to severe water damage. Filling the room with semi-flexible, rot-resistant material blocks moisture while allowing the structures to shift without cracking. Do-it-yourself individuals with little or no experience can complete this project within an afternoon along with a full day for that caulk setting.

Remove a real difference between your foundation and sidewalk with a long wire brush. Chip off any hard debris or caulk stuck on the sides using a hammer along with a chisel. Study the width from the gap with measuring tape. If it’s wider than 1/2 inch, you’ll need to fill out the space by having an expansion joint like foam backer rod. If it’s only a 1/2 inch wide, you are able to fill in Expanding Foam Tape. Place a strip of froth backer rod on top of the sidewalk parallel on the gap. Use a utility knife to cut the rod to suit the length of the gap. When the rod isn't good enough, cut another piece to fit the residual space. Lay the foam backer rod into the gap and push it down along with your hands. If you’re using two lengths of rod, push these down and so the ends are flush. Utilize blunt end of your putty knife heading to the rod down to the foot of a real difference. Load silicone latex caulk in a caulk gun and snip from the end with scissors. Fill the residual gap with all the caulk until its level with all the sidewalk. Hold a putty knife level with one side in the pavement and the other on the caulk. Run the knife slowly on the whole gap to remove excess and make sure that the caulk is level.