The way to Fill the visible difference Relating to the Basement Foundation

Protecting a basement foundation from water damage and mold and cracking is important. A gap between a basement foundation as well as a sidewalk leaves both structures at risk of severe inundating. Filling the space with semi-flexible, rot-resistant material blocks moisture while allowing the structures to shift without cracking. Do-it-yourself people who have minimum experience can complete this project within an afternoon including a full day for the caulk to put.

Remove the visible difference between the foundation and sidewalk having a long wire brush. Chip off any hard debris or caulk stuck around the sides using a hammer and a chisel. Study the width in the gap with tape measure. If it’s wider than 1/2 inch, you’ll need to add a real difference by having an expansion joint like foam backer rod. If it’s less than a 1/2 inch wide, you can fill in Expanding Foam Tape. Convey a strip of froth backer rod into the sidewalk parallel to the gap. Work with a utility knife to slice the rod to suit the length of a real difference. If your rod is not of sufficient length, cut another piece to match the rest of the space. Lay the froth backer rod into the gap and push it down together with your hands. If you’re using two lengths of rod, push these down therefore the ends are flush. Use the blunt end of a putty knife heading to the rod into the foot of the visible difference. Load silicone latex caulk in to a caulk gun and snip off the end with scissors. Fill the remaining gap together with the caulk until its level using the sidewalk. Hold a putty knife level with one side within the pavement and yet another over the caulk. Run the knife slowly along the length of the gap to get rid of excess and also to be sure that the caulk is level.