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Default Fixing Crack in Poured Concrete Foundation

On May 12, 6:22*pm, Oren wrote:
On Thu, 12 May 2011 17:54:34 -0400, "Ultraglide"

wrote:
I have a crack in my poured concrete foundation that I want to fix. *I
searched the net but many of the suggestions were for an interior repair..
The basement is finished at that point and I don't want to tear everything
oug. *I went to my local builders' supply to see if they had any advice.
They suggested I go to HD. *The guy there suggested I chisel out the crack,
parge with hydrostatic cement and apply a blue coating (I forget the name).
Nothing was said about a membrane. *Any suggestions?


Use a 4" angle grinder and a diamond blade to clean the crack. Unless
a chisel works for you, best.


the real question why did it crack to begin with?

poor grade freezing etc?