However, low absorption values do not guarantee water penetration resistance; this disconnect in the industry is a leading reason for leakage in single-wythe concrete masonry walls.Robert M. ChamraBuilding Diagnostics IncBeth Anne FeeroThe Construction Specifier...
Whether using a block or panel design, some type of bracing system will be used to secure the walls while the concrete is pumped into the hollow core of the wall. (See the Feb. ’05 issue of this magazine for additional information on bracing). Concrete placement is usually done in more...
The photograph at page top shows a very wet basement foundation wall built of concrete block. The stain pattern extends high on the basement walls, down the full wall, onto the basement floor. Correcting this particular water entry problem should begin outside with roof drainage and surface runo...
The front side of this building also presented it's own challenges, even with the concrete all the way up to the foundation, this building had major water issues. The solid stone walls were fine but over time some of the mortar joints opened up allowing free-flowing water to enter the bu...
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We first reveal the foundation’s walls and base, giving them a good clean to guarantee that the new concrete will bond well. To deal with any cracks or openings in the foundation, we fill them with a specific type of cement before applying a fresh concrete layer over the entire area. ...
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complexes. These crystals block the capillaries and minor shrinkage cracks in the concrete to prevent any further water ingress (even under pressure). However the Vandex Super layer will still allow the passage of water vapour through the structure (i.e. the concrete will still be able to “...