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  A leaking basement can be a major problem for any homeowner. Not only can it cause damage to your home and property, but it can also be a health hazard if left untreated. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to fix a leaking basement and prevent it from happening again in the future. In this guide, we’ll take a look at some of the most common causes of basement leaks and how to fix them. Identify the Source of the Leak The first step in fixing a leaking basement is to identify the source of the leak. Common causes of basement leaks include: Cracks in the foundation walls Improperly installed or damaged gutters and downspouts Poor drainage around the foundation Condensation on basement walls and floors Once you've identified the source of the leak, you can begin to take steps to fix it. Repair Foundation Cracks If the leak is caused by cracks in the foundation walls, you'll need to repair them to prevent water from entering your basement. There are several methods for rep...

  What causes cracks in the sidewalk? A large number of people use sidewalks every day. Concrete is a widely used material for the construction of sidewalks. It is porous in nature and allows materials like water, chemical, and oil to flow through it. A crack on sidewalks can appear due to several man-made and natural causes. Heavy foot traffic, improper grading, lack of joint caulking, and poor base material are some of the man-made reasons for sidewalk damage. Tree roots, poor soil composition, and gutter runoff are some of the natural causes of sidewalk damage.  How do you fix a cracked sidewalk? In addition to being unsightly and a trip hazard, damaged walkways, and sidewalks can also cause various degrees of injury. There are two options for repairing the damaged sidewalk. Mudjacking:   Mudjacking is the process of injecting a mud slurry consisting of screened topsoil, concrete sand, and Portland cement through small-sized holes to fill the void underneath your concr...

  Sidewalks are built with concrete since it is one of the strongest building materials. However, concrete is porous. It allows water, oil, and chemicals to go through it. This causes damage to the concrete surface. Cracks, uneven sidewalks, and gaps in-between sidewalks indicate its damage. If your concrete sidewalk has these problems, it requires immediate attention. There are two ways to fix the damaged sidewalks : Demolishing and Reconstructing : The damaged sidewalk can be reconstructed. First, the sidewalk with damage must be demolished. After clearing the concrete from the area, the sidewalks can be newly constructed. However, it requires a fair amount of time and money. Polyjacking : The damaged sidewalk can be repaired with this process. Polyurethane foam is injected beneath the damaged concrete sidewalks. This polyurethane foam expands and fills the voids and cracks in the sidewalks thus repairing the surface. It requires only less time to fix the damage. A minimal amount...

  Leaving the damaged sidewalk unattended can be a liability and trip hazard. It is always advised to get it repaired as soon as possible. The soil composition of the concrete sidewalk can be damaged for a number of reasons, including high foot traffic, poor grading, accumulating rain, tree roots, etc. This can lead to sidewalk sinking, cracking, or collapse.  Sidewalks can be easily repaired through Polyjacking. It is the process of injecting polyurethane foam to fill the gaps, cracks, etc in the concrete structure. Polyurethane is highly durable and can improve the strength of your sidewalk for decades to come. It starts to expand immediately after injection to fill the gaps in the soil. Benefits Of Polyjacking : 1. Affordable cost : Unlike other methods, polyjacking doesn’t require much time or any preparation work. So it is affordable considering other methods. 2. Easy repairing work : It doesn’t need demolishing the whole concrete sidewalk. Drilling small holes in the con...