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Foundation Crack Repair
We provide foundation crack repairs with top quality products and professionally trained staff that will take care of all your leaky basement issues and needs.
Professional Foundation Crack Repairs in Ottawa
Most cracks can have leakage problems that can become apparent during heavy rains, after the snow melts and improper grading. Excess water in the basement can cause damage to valuable items and in some cases cause mold and mildew growth. MEMBRANIX Coatings Inc., specializes in crack repair services in Ottawa. No matter how severe the cracks are, we can diagnose the cause and suggest a suitable procedure for foundation crack repair in Ottawa and surrounding areas.
There are two most common types of foundation cracks that can occur in the foundation of your home: exterior cracks and Interior cracks. At MEMBRANIX Coatings Inc., we have the expertise and experience to both diagnose and repair. An exterior foundation crack requires an excavation down to the footing to expose the full foundation wall and the crack’s full length. After carrying out a thorough assessment, we would recommend a two-step process that involves a below-grade exterior repair with a waterproofing membrane. The process is then followed by the installation of foundation wrap or an installation drainage board, which allows water to drain straight down to the weeping tile system. Interior hairline cracks, on the other hand, can be repaired with the application of a polyurethane resin injected directly into the crack. With years of experience in foundation crack repair in Ottawa, we can assure the best results. Call us today!
Why Do Foundation Cracks Happen
When it comes to foundation cracks or repairs, it is essential to address the issue as soon as possible without any delay. Concrete has the tendency to crack. It will expand and shrink with changes in temperature, moisture and soil conditions. Such environmental factors can also cause premature cracking of your concrete foundation. Some of the weak points that are susceptible to cracks include corners, basement window frames, walls and pipe areas which our foundation crack repair team in Ottawa can fix.
Too little or too much moisture
Lack of moisture can cause the soil to shrink. This can cause a gap, pulling away from the foundation of your home. When the foundation of a home is not supported correctly, it can shift around, and the cracks appear to expand. On the other hand, too much moisture can cause the foundation of your home to expand.
Earthquakes
An earthquake can cause the ground to shake, which can destabilize your home. This can cause the foundation to weaken and crack. A earthquake may not cause new cracks, but it can intensify the ones that are already present.
Storms
Storms can damage the foundation of your home. The water from storms can force the soil around your home’s foundation to expand and push against the home. This can cause concrete foundation cracks and other structural problems.
Plumbing Leaks
Without adequate basement waterproofing or a sump pump, the excess water will add to the soil, causing it to expand and push against your foundation. This can cause structural problems and foundation cracks in your basement.
Flooding
Flood water can also be a problem for your concrete foundation. Flooding caused by leaks can lead to structural problems, increasing possibility to more cracks and structural faults in your foundation.
Extreme Temperatures
Concrete can also crack under extreme heat and cool temperatures because the concrete expands due to extensive change in weather.
Crack Repair
Most poured concrete walls crack; this can be caused by slight settlement, shrinkage, soil and clay conditions, ground swelling, and leaky tie rods along with weather conditions causing a leaky basement. The main objective is to repair and correct the cracks that do leak in the most permanent and cost effective method.
Polyurethane
Is elastomeric fast setting foam which is most commonly used to control water leaks caused by a hairline crack. This is not a structural repair. Polyurethane can be injected into both a wet or dry surface with the full capability of adhering and will accommodate slight concrete movement due to the elastomeric nature of the product.
Epoxy
Varies from an ultra-thin to paste-like liquid to accommodate cracks of various widths and has a compressive strength that exceeds most concrete. The epoxy method is generally used for structural repairs. It is not recommended for epoxy to be used on active leaking cracks do to the inability to bond and adhere to a wet surface.
Weeping Tile
Weeping tile is a round perforated pipe, either perforated or non-perforated with or without a filter cloth and comes in various diameter sizes. The weeping tile, also referred to as drain tile, is located beside the footing around the full perimeter of the foundation wall and covered by clear stone. The reason for this is to help eliminate hydrostatic pressure from building up under the basement floor and to carry the access water away from the foundation wall.
Window Wells
Window wells must have a proper installed window well drain, and backfilled with free draining material in place to avoid water backup in the window well area. We provide a vast selection of window wells complete with decorative options that will protect your home and give it a distinct style.
Our technology and years of experience combined with our commitment to quality makes us the most reliable crack repair service provider in Ottawa and surrounding areas. Book an appointment with MEMBRANIX Coatings Inc. in the Ottawa today!
Here Is What People Are Saying
Suzanne
Dear Steve,
I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for the work you did on my basement in August 2006. I was very impressed with the level of professionalism and workmanship that you showed.
There is no doubt that your hard work and honesty will come back to you in many ways. I, for one, have no reservations in recommending Membranix to others that need your type of expertise.
Gord
Dear Ms Bourgeois:
This letter is in response to the repair done to the crack in my foundation. I was very impressed with your knowledge and your professional attitude from the initial telephone contact to the consultation on what work would be required. The repair was not only completed in a short period of time, it was a first-rate job! I would not hesitate to recommend your company to others.
Helder
To whom it may concern:
Over the past eight years, I have worked on numerous projects which involve damproofing, waterproofing and specialty applications to new foundation walls, as well as repairs of faults and/or cracks of existing walls. In order to affect a suitable and long lasting repair I have called upon the expertise of Stephen and Kristi Bourgeois of
Membranix exclusively in this area. My experience with other companies before this had proven to be frustrating, to say the least. From the moment of our first meeting, it has been apparent that I am dealing with knowledgeable people who take their jobs and reputation seriously. They consistently use high quality products as an insurance of lasting and effective results. They are prompt, efficient and deliver prices which are
competitive.
In short, it has been and continues to be a pleasure working with both Stephen and Kristi and I look forward to a long professional partnership with them for years to come.
Should you wish to discuss the matter further, please do not hesitate to call.
Diane
Last June it was brought to my attention that a portion of the exterior foundation wall of my then premises in Stittsville had two cracks requiring repair. Not having been in a situation such as this before, I contacted Joe Tegano (a family friend) of Joe Tegano Construction and asked who the best company would be for such a repair. He, in turn, asked various construction company personnel and consistently Membranix was the name repeated over and over again. Needless to say I contacted them immediately.
On meeting with the owner the next day, it was agreed the work would be performed over a weekend. The work was labour intensive and took two full days to complete in very hot humid weather. The Membranix employee who did the actual repair was courteous, conscientious and a very hard worker. He was thorough and left the premises very clean which I appreciated as I was about to put my home on the market. I was also impressed that over the weekend the owner of Membranix stopped by to see how the job was progressing. This demonstrated again how conscientious the staff is of Membranix.
One of the conditions of selling my home was that the warranty for the repair be transferrable to the new owner which, after verifying with me, was completed and forwarded immediately upon the sale of my home. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Membranix to anyone who requires this kind of repair. The job was completed to my full satisfaction at a very reasonable cost.
Mia
I am writing a note to express how pleased I was with the work Membranix did at our house. After consulting with a few specialized foundation companies, Steve was the first one to come up with an innovative solution that fitted our needs: Not only Steve came up with the perfect solution for our 90 year-old house, the work started on time and finished on time. He respected the specifications of the statement of work and the estimate was on target. Also, during the 3 weeks they were here, Steve was able to suggest other improvements to be done on our house. He always gave us the opportunity to have the extra work done or not - never any pressure was put on us. I did recommend some friends to go with Membranix and will continue in the future.
Thank you Membranix.
Frank Reynolds
We at Adbro Forming Limited have been dealing with this company for over 25 years..All work completed on time with no problems at all..We would recommend using this company 110%
Christian Davies
I have been working at Membranix for over 11 years now. Since day 1 I have been treated with respect and been included as part of the team. I couldn't be happier working with such an amazing group of people who take pride in the quality of their work.
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