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    Jul 7, 2011, 10:20 PM
    What is the best way to fix a crack in basement wall that leaks in rainy times?
    I can see a crack in the corner of my basement and when it rains a lot water comes in through it. Is there a best way to fix this myself?
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    Jul 8, 2011, 07:40 AM

    What material is your foundation made with? How much is under ground?
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    Jul 8, 2011, 09:04 AM
    The basement is poured concrete and about 7 feet is underground.
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    Jul 8, 2011, 09:56 AM

    Patching from the inside will not produce the best fix. You'd have to chisel a V shaped groove into the crack with the wider base of the V in deepest. You can then pound in expanding hydrolic cement. There are sealing kits that work a bit better. How to Repair Foundation Cracks Using Polyurethane Foam Injection . Best way is to dig down outside to the footing. Clean the concrete and then seal using expoxy or urathane expanding foam.
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