Twip of the Day – Repairing Cracks In Basement Floor

Over the lifetime of any structure settling will occur, producing cracks in the foundation wall and basement floor. These cracks are further affected by hydrostatic pressure and moisture penetration. Over time, they will contribute to the degradation of the structure, causing serious damage and major issues. If you find several crack in your basement floor, you should use a concrete floor filler. This is a product that can be purchased at hardware/home improvement stores. This floor filler fills in the gaps in concrete easily, because it is similar to concrete. Concrete filler will not crack out again and it will adhere to the surface of the existing concrete. You can apply it with a trowel, or for tiny cracks, apply with a caulk gun. Mar-flex offers epoxy injection kits for foundation wall cracks and basement floor issues. Check out our selection today!