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    Dec 19, 2013, 04:49 PM
    Stair step crack basement wall repair.
    What is the best way to repair stair step cracks in basement wall? They are very thin cracks in the mortar joint in a 10 year old home.
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    Dec 19, 2013, 06:32 PM
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    Repairing the Crack | Fixing Cracks in Concrete | This Old House
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    Dec 19, 2013, 07:56 PM
    Mortar joint, so this is a concrete block basement, right? Is there any seepage?
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    Dec 19, 2013, 08:10 PM
    Thank you!
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    Dec 19, 2013, 08:11 PM
    Basement block and no water
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