Basement Wall Leaks - Repairing and Stopping Leaks

[@italiangarden994]

Basement Finishing Man - Thanks for the video! Quick question: I've got a thin crack in my concrete basement wall which allows water to seep threw. It's not a major crack, thin but allows a fair amount of water in the basement. Will this product work for my problem? Thank you!

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Yes it should do a good job...use a fw applications letting it dry thoroughly between coats Anthony. Eddie

[@italiangarden994]

Thank you!!

[@justinwilcox7486]

Marble League What epoxy do you use and could I use it around the bottom of a metal framed old basement window that is leaking

[@debbieharris-rovenski7833]

Justin Wilcox b7

[@BasementFinishingMan]

@Marble League Great answer thanks Marble League!

[@BScott-hi2hc]

Not only did you show me how to frame my basement,but you may have just gave me the best solution for the leak i have in my foundation. Thanks. I watched your vids and i framed and ran all my electrical for basement. Inspection is in a couple days. I truly appreciate all the info you've put out its been a real blessing. Thanks Eddie.

[@BasementFinishingMan]

It’s been my pleasure!

[@DerisedEgami]

Wish I'd known about this... I went gung-ho with some glassblock mortar that I had left over. It did great, for the most part, but a few places weren't able to dry completely.... so, I'd get these palm sized puddles of water and sometimes larger, on rainy days. I waited for a dry-spell and ended up using epoxy to fill a few spots, then several coats of dry-lok... and I used a propane torch to quick-dry a few layers of that paint.

[@philmedina9523]

Thank you for the post! I'm curious as to how many years will this seal for before it starts to crack?

[@ronfaubert3014]

Oh yeah that was just what I wanted to see thanks guys I have been trying to figure out a good way to fix some seepage and a bad corner block good job thanks 🇨🇦😎

[@tamichristine8560]

Thank you! I'm a tiny female and I believe can do this now. Thank you again!

[@californiaeveryday]

I'm a big fan of tiny females.

[@tdchurchie]

we have had the wettest year in history here in Michigan, and my basement has been leaking through the poured wall (approx 100 yrs old) from floor to about 4' above it for several months. Will this product adhere while the leak is active? thanks for the video and the time!

[@borys444]

Terry Churches yes it should work fine.

[@darlbeukema120]

Same. I’m in West Michigan and these rains have been crazy.

[@johnrvt]

I have a 6” by 6” opening in wall with leak that slowly fills bucket. Can this product be used on that size opening? Can you easily chisel out? If it fails I rather channel the leak back to bucket by carving a groove in the product.

[@Lenser]

Hydraulic cement dries solid and doesnt move. It cracks with movement. Isnt polyurethane caulk better at sealing foundation cracks?

[@asadadil8695]

Yes. Hydraulic cement is used for emergency & temporary seal. It cracks with movement over time as any concrete does. It's not a long-term solution. This video is wrong.

[@justayoutuber1906]

@@asadadil8695 yes 100%

[@playgolfandtennis2062]

Good video. This stuff works well and I have used it many times. Just remember to wear gloves, clean out and ensure that the crack or hole is at least 3/4 inch, mix it to a putty (play dough consistency or 4 to 1 water to powder) and stuff it in the hole. It will expand and fill it out just like Great Stuff does. You can also paint it later. If the hole is really deep, you can put great stuff in the bottom, push it WAY down and put this on top to seal it. I've done it different ways. That said, nice show-me video. That said, for some people, if it is not the pvc pipe, find out the problem causing the leak before repairing.

[@leonardhoffman9140]

It does Not expand. It is a form of concrete. If the hole is really deep use more cement not great stuff.

[@NastyReyes]

​​@@leonardhoffman9140its axtually recommended to use great stuff with the hydraulic cement believe it or not

[@dayer43]

I have a basement ceiling that is beginning to fail; is this product appropriate for repairing it?

[@mabel5091]

Hi! Thank you for the video! Not sure if you're still responding to comments but yesterday, we noticed water leaking into our basement. We found a crack and wanting to seal it. We are hoping this works. Would you suggest sealing the crack from the outside with the cement (we can dig to find it!) or would inside be okay? Also, do we need to apply liquid rubber after we apply cement? Thank you again for the great video!

[@billsmith2112]

Does this fix leaking tie rod holes?

[@jamieprater3398]

I have a 3" PVC pipe running through poured basement wall into my septic tank. Leaks like crazy when it rains. Will this adhere to the PVC pipe as well to stop this leak? And if so will I need to dig on the outside ( my pipe is 3.5ft down) and do this on the outside of the wall or will just doing it on the inside be suffice?

[@elizabeths7594]

Could use advice as to if I can use this product and apply it for my situation Every time it rains hard/alot I get water in basement coming in along bottom of the cinder block walll/ cement floor beneath where my main water pipe line comes into the house. ( this is the only wall where water comes in)

[@gerryroberts662]

Will this also work with rock foundations as well...?? or behind a door way.. Also see some tar in my basment someone pached a hole..with that as well a small one..

[@2010stoof]

PLEASE HELP!! Just had a rain and I have water coming in on one wall where the geothermal exits to the geothermal field. Will this fix it? Looks like they tried to fix it before Also, it may be coming from floor to wall seam at bottom. It's leaking now, do I have to let it dry before doing this or can I repair while it's wet?

[@vtrang721]

Can you apply this to wet concrete?

[@hmongsongs5684]

do I have to wait for the crack to be dry before I apply the Water stop cement on to the wall?

[@BasementFinishingMan]

No…wet or dry works the same!

[@hmongsongs5684]

@@BasementFinishingMan thankd

[@mattpetree5922]

I have a thin crack in the mortar around the PVC pipe running from my sump pump out to the drain in my yard. When the water table gets high enough, water leaks in the crack. If I use this product, do I need to chisel out some of the crack to open it up a bit or just plaster this over the whole area? It seems like most other crack fix articles and videos I've seen say you have to open the crack up a bit first. Thanks for the video!

[@almaskhan2040]

My living room wall has leakage.Got it fixed but the leakage doesn't stop Can u suggest a solution.

[@arlenecruz1734]

Thank you for making this video, I just noticed some water seeping into my cinderblock basement after a hard rainfall and wanted to know if this would work if I use it there???

[@gfour20]

There is black tar-like material at corner and where floor and wall meet. Leak is where floor and wall meet. Will I need to remove this black tar-like material before beginning this application or do I apply over it?

[@robertnewman4105]

For a largeee crack / leak, wouldn't the water push harder against the wall if the water couldn't leak through?

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Yes, it's called Hydrostatic pressure and the crack is slightly releasing some of that pressure in the form of a leak.

[@luisandres281]

Can you paint over this concrete?

[@Ddstgvjjhv]

Will this work for foundation bolts that leak?

[@markojokic2980]

Hello, I have a problem in my basement. When there is heavy raining I see a puddle in the middle of a small room in the basement, no water on the wall or ceiling just in the floor. I feel like water is coming in from the floor itself. Can I use this product all over the floor in that small room ?

[@BasementFinishingMan]

This product can help or you could use a heavy coat of DryLock damp-proofing solution from Home Depot...Both products can help you.

[@jedblack]

That is hydrostatic water pressure -- you can try with products like Drylok but eventually it will fail if the pressure is high enough. The real way and only proper way to deal with hydrostatic pressure is to relive the pressure with a interior french drain system, or external(larger project). Can't hurt to try with drylok and see how far you get.

[@munkeemeat2036]

I have poured concrete walls in my basement. There is a crack I the wall that water leaks through with heavy rains. Can I use this on a small crack? If so do I have e to do it o n the outside or inside?

[@leonardhoffman9140]

Hydraulic cement won't burn your skin. Gloves are not needed. Use a grinder to open the cracks or use a cold chisel to a square channel or a reverse v shape. Pack it in and let dry. You might want to mark the entry points with a permanent marker when it rains to make it easier to know what part of the wall is failing. Pretty much follow the directions. Also it doesnt work very well if the crack is actively leaking. Wait until it is not raining and the water table is low.

[@jim6807]

Leonard Hoffman tell my finger tips that right now.... lol

[@leonardhoffman9140]

@@jim6807 lol I'm in construction I use it all the time without gloves. I guess it does give some people some burns. I myself have never had a burn from using it. I stand corrected as some people are sensitive to it.

[@jim6807]

Leonard Hoffman yea definitely. I was in some pain for a few days forsure.. couldn’t really even touch anything lol. Never again for me personally.

[@jesswyatt2511]

@@leonardhoffman9140 Ive been playing with cement, lime and all kinds of types of similar materials, since I was a child and they all can irritate human tissue, some people may feel less reactions and that may depend on specific factors, (length of time on skin, or thick skin or how damp the material is) but these are all chemicals which react when water is added and its not healthy by any means and avoiding direct contact is best. Preventative measures is better than having dried or damaged skin....I have had stucco on my arm for a whole work day of plastering and that was the only time that I actually saw a chemical burn during my 20+ years of working and being around masonry, and sometimes some bleached skin from cement splashes on my legs or arms. But I have seen many painful skin issues due to the abuse of work, dampness, and exposure to chemical materials.

[@Seandigzs9031]

Any of that s*** from concrete, to mortar, to drywall compound... using with no gloves for dry your hands out... especially over periods of time I have to mix Aquaphor with Neosporin twice a day so my hands won't hurt so bad

[@kuwinsitall]

great video, will use your advice!

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Good stuff! Than ks for viewing! Good luck with your project. Eddie

[@duncan359]

can i use this on a stack stone foundation? my house is from 1900 and the stone foundation leaks like that around the well pipe that comes in. the old owners tried to use expanding foam which is not working at all.

[@Sarah-rf5rj]

Hi Eddie! I wonder if this is suitable for concrete walls but outside? You see, we're trying to stop water seeping through the floor from cracks. Usually we get puddles of water when it's heavily raining. Thank you

[@Tigrey2009]

I understand this stuff grabs cement surfaces, but will this also grab and seal on a pvc surface and prevent leak? I'm asking did that fix you did stop the water reaching the pipe or did it stop it from leaking around it? I know it sounds like a dumb question after watching but I want to make sure as I need to seal up around an upstairs shower drain in a concrete pan on a wooden floor that was leaking.

[@BasementFinishingMan]

I would you a good grade silicon caulking if it's a shower floor pan drain issue Kevin. Eddie

[@Thomasjcolbert82]

We have a crack going about 3 ft down the wall under ground In the basement from the house settling, Will this help the leak stop? The crack has been there for a long time and today it started coming in the basement.

[@wonthefight]

Ok, I'm going to try this tomorrow.

[@you3ee]

it doesnt work. dont waste your money

[@wonthefight]

It worked extremely well for me. I use to get gallons of water in my basement. Aftet two heavy rains, I have no water in my basement. When mixing, use the smallest amount possible. Add on as needed. It hardens quickly!

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Works great for us. Nor a miracle cure, but for most smaller leaks works great! Eddie

[@frankstrong3087]

Whats good for the water leaks from basement floor from lower wall

[@suzukibandit400V]

Hi, I have a problem with my old garage. It's made of concrete panels with some kind of sealant between them, but when it rains water leaks through the joints at the bottom. It's not a severe leak, but after a whole raining day it's enough to form puddles in the garage. I've tried both self expanding foam and PU sealant, but none of them worked (the PU sealant didn't even stick to the concrete even though it was dry and -as much as I could- clean and it was supposed to be specific for that job. I could remove it easily with my hands). Do you think this would fix it? The gap between the panels is around half an inch with an overlapping "lip", I don't know if it would penetrate deep enough. I have no access to the exterior side as it's been covered with soil by the neighbour. Thanks!!

[@darrques101]

Thank you, I live in the midwest and have no idea on how to DIY my problem with water leaking please help do you have a link that I can send you a video just to get an idea on how to take a crack at this

[@BasementFinishingMan]

send to: [e-mail]

[@szargos]

Basement Finishing Man - I've been watching a bunch of your videos in prep for my basement. Have you touched on sealing a basement floor yet? My house is about 15 years old, and doesn't really have any leaks in the floor. However I have some rubber exercise mats on the floor. When I lift them up, I see I have a problem with water seepage through the concrete. Not a lot, but its there. Would a roll on/spray on product be good for this? radon seal,v-seal, etc? Or any other recommendations? Thanks!

[@szargos]

Ok, I'll just assume you don't any prep-work to an unfinished basement floor. Looks good, but possible water issues years down the road. Thanks!

[@souravhdtv]

My basement stairs is leaking, water is coming through my stair granite, I seal the joints with black oxide cement but it doesn't work, water is coming through skirting joints too, I need help man

[@sku32956]

That shit sets up quick move fast!!

[@budgygirl2448]

good stuff but it dries so fast you barely have the time to use it before it dries, any tips on how to keep it from drying so fast?

[@ebonycombs1677]

Mix it loose. It gives a little more time before it stiffens. Also make sure the area you are applying it to is fully prepped so you can quickly apply it.

[@budgygirl2448]

@@ebonycombs1677 thank you! great tip!

[@jimlahey9158]

Just bought an older house (1900) that was already flipped and Im freaking out because I discovered today theres water coming threw the walls...it looked so nice and dry when I got it but now I think they just did some patch up work to hide it 😵

[@jimlahey9158]

@Supa Trending Daily yupp, ended up getting lucky so far though...my downspouts were draining next to my basement so I rerouted them and got a sump pump and its been okay since but wish me luck it stays that way

[@cjlaux8383]

Dear Sir, Thank you so much for the video. I am a home owner in Florida. No basements. I live in a townhouse. i have a concrete roof with a leak around a air vent pipe. Will this work for my situation?

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Yes it should help...You may also try some Tar-based roofing caulking around that pipe as well. Eddie

[@kentreichert7553]

Great video! I have a 100 year old home row in Philly. House on either side. The basement doesn't have leaks so much as it just smells mildewy. It is moist. What can I do to manage the moisture? Thx!

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Hi Kent! Seal the walls with a product called Drylock and then purchase a new 50 pint or better dehumidifier and keep that running at all time on auto-set. This greatly improve the smell in your basement in short time. Eddie

[@kentreichert7553]

@@BasementFinishingManThx!

[@smooth9119]

Hi, love the video, I do have a question about the cement. Will this stick to wooden frames as well? I live in a complex and my basement leaks, the handy man said that it will not work with cement and wood? I am trying to get this leak stopped, please any info would be helpful. Thank you

[@BasementFinishingMan]

No do not use on wood...this is a Masonry-only damp-proof product! Eddie

[@gregpalermo1889]

i have a leak in the seam of the pored concrete wall. looks like a metal seam that had rusted will this work or should i use a poly injection

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Yes this should definitely work. Use two or three applications letting the patches dry 100% between applications. Eddie

[@lsantos2775]

Thanks for the wonderful information

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Your welcome brother! Thanks for the views. Eddie

[@samuelbarbary8603]

I never liked building walls with sheet rock close to the concrete foundation. Once the foundation walls are covered you can see nothing. If a crack develops and have a leak, you have to open up the wall here and there. I would recommend building your finished walls 2 feet away from the outside wall around the entire perimeter of the basement. Yes, you lose some square footage, but you have peace of mind knowing that you can always inspect the health of your foundation. And if you do have a leak, you'll be able to spot it easily with out ripping walls out.

[@gr8dvd]

Sorry but 2’ perimeter gap is idiotic…. unnecessary, colossal waste provided you have 1-2 years before finishing to detect a problem, if any. A foundation crack is a symptom of some underlying problem like settling or hydro-static pressure (from poor water mgt.), etc. Patching a crack without addressing the underlying problem is asking for further trouble whether you gap the finished wall or keep tight to perimeter.

[@myrthocharles2525]

If the drywall is already installed how can you find the pipe , if you're not sure where it's located ?

[@johny_bravo9970]

Will this thing do good with stack stone foundation on the outside

[@elcharrua1063]

when it rains hard, the basement floods because of the cracks on the wall. will this stop it?

[@JuneStephenson178]

we just bought our home. we have a 5ft crawl space, previous owners failed to tell us basement leaked. we have cracks in walls 2 spots where it pours in like a water hose running. will this help our leaks

[@BasementFinishingMan]

This product will definitely slow down the leaks, No...unfortunately this product can not keep ground water that is that severe out permanently. This sounds like a situation where you are the perfect candidate for a perimeter water proof system! Watch this video and see what you would need to do for a permanent 100% guaranteed fix! kzbin.info/www/bejne/emPIfJ6gbLB4o68 I would be going back at the previous seller...this should have been disclosed in the sellers disclosure paperwork and been either fixed by them or signed-off by you stating that you knew about the existing issue! Thats criminal! Eddie

[@JuneStephenson178]

Thank u so much eddie. It's sad when u buy a home and the previous owners cannot be honest

[@BasementFinishingMan]

You're right about that Beverly...it's a real shame: - (

[@bondpit8750]

Beverly Bell two years later BUT this is was a known disclosure issue required of the previous owner and his realtor. There is a legal obligation required to disclose these sorts of issues prior to closing. Both seller and realtor could be liable for repairs and damages. You should consult with your closing attorney, if you used one, or any attorney specializing in real estate law. This is still likely within the statute of limitations. Good luck.

[@jcapril1]

Thank you. This is helpful.

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Your welcome!

[@triciacurfman679]

If the wall is still wet and is visibly draining, will this work? I have a spring that runs under my house and often times my walls leak in my basement, esp after raining.

[@socialkruption]

you may need to install a interior drain to a sump pump that pumps it out away from the house.

[@allenthomas914]

I can use this while its wet?

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Yes you can!

[@allenthomas914]

@@BasementFinishingMan Water is coming in from the bottom of my basement floor so this will work for that as well? Right on the bottom should I wait for it to dry or I can use this wet?

[@MrWolfSnack]

I have a poured concrete slab foundation wall in a 1950 house. One specific corner (it is a downspout corner) has developed a small leak. It is not enough to cause destruction, but the carpet gets mildly to moderately wet, it spreads about 6-7" from the corner, and it is enough to warp the paneling and cause light surface mold and attract spiders to the location. The wall is finished with panelboard and baseboard trim and I do not want to have to pry it completely off or otherwise damage it because it is 1979 vintage and cannot be matched or replaced if broken/ damaged. The ceiling is a drop ceiling and I lifted the corner panel and checked the top corner of the wall and it is not leaking there. I assume it is leaking somewhere near the bottom because it has been raining nonstop for about 7 hours and the water just now started. The house has had history of leaking where the poured wall meets the floor in other spots of the basement back in the 1980s that were spot-patched with some kind of black rubber compound. The leak has been an ongoing problem for years, however tilling the flowerbed in that area and planting a 4-5 foot tall Rose Of Sharon bush in that location in 2018 has greatly decreased the water coming in, so that might be a helpful clue. My idea was to just lift away the baseboard and saw open a small area of paneling behind the baseboard enough to see the joint and apply a sealer or patch (this is assuming its leaking from floor level). What is the best way to tackle this?

[@robertnewman4105]

If you're doing from inside, and still looking for suggestions, I would recommend check out Radon Seal information and products. I"m dealing with similar situation, and weighing pros cons of different approach

[@MrWolfSnack]

@@robertnewman4105 I just cut the paneling out in that section with a utility knife, found access to a 3' tall crack with old rebar pin holes exposed to the inside of the outside wall. I just cleaned the concrete with etch and then put on several layers of hydraulic cement until it stopped being damp with water stains, then painted over the whole thing with Zinnser waterseal leak-stopping paint. Been fine for over a year.

[@shawneeshell38]

Can this be used on masonry block walls as well as poured concrete walls and can it be used on floors? I would assume so but I figured I should ask first.

[@BasementFinishingMan]

+Shawneeshell Yes it sure can! Works great on block walls, even better than concrete! Eddie

[@shawneeshell38]

Looks like I have my weekend project. Thanks for your input.

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Good luck with your basement project...need anything email me [e-mail]

[@Kalkaekie]

Plan to get some !!

[@juanarmendariz9943]

thanks man great video really informative.

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Your welcome Juan!

[@scottgraner8443]

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[@jamessmriga6999]

Hi, can I use this product for gaps in motor joints on an interior cinder block wall that is not leaking water?

[@lexhtfdct7230]

Yes u can

[@dimebagvinnie644]

It expands so probably not a good idea they sell stuff f or your problem

[@Anything.is.Possible]

Hi, I have a 4inch corrugated pipe that runs under the pored foundation with a 2inch pvc going through it. In the pvc pipe is my wire and water line from the well. I used hydraulic cement on the inside in both these pipes but I want to go a step further on the outside of the home to make sure no water goes through or around the pipe. Any advice please would be greatly appreciated.. :)

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Your good to go...outside you could use parging cement round the pipe(s) but this is overkill/ the inside work mshould be good to go for you. Eddie

[@Anything.is.Possible]

Basement Finishing Man I forgot to add the corrugated pipe is below the concrete foundation footer in clay dirt. My thought is sooner or later it's going to just wash out being below the footer. I built my home as a novice not knowing how to do anything. I paid a guy to do it wrong.. A terrible feeling but all I can do now is try to patch it up.

[@DailyBrusher]

Eight dollars in 2014! In 2022, I think it's TWICE that!

[@swmorgan515]

Thanks for the video! I have this exact problem, but in my case the pipe is horizontal and not vertical. Our builders drilled through the concrete for the water main, and didn't use a conduit pipe. The seal they did around the pipe was shoddy, and so we get leaking of water in to my (unfinished) basement whenever there's a large storm and accumulation of water. My question is this: The pipe/hole on the outside of the foundation is buried very deep. Am I going to be ok to just use this method you've shown on the inside around the pipe to stop the leak, or will I need to dig out on the exterior and seal it from that side as well?

[@sonnymann5554]

Same issue. Did you ever dig on the exterior or was the inside interior patch enough? Thx

[@otispowers2329]

Would you recommend dryloc

[@BasementFinishingMan]

FOR A COMPLETE WALL DAMP-PROOFING SOLUTION YES...BUT NOT TO REPAIR CRACKS IN THE WALL OR HOLES IN THE WALL THAT ARE LEAKING.

[@otispowers2329]

@@BasementFinishingMan thank you man I imagine you know how much you saved me

[@RioSul50]

Will it seal concrete block wall leaks?

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Yes it will...

[@wayneharper7036]

Nope

[@StudentsForOBAMA]

What would you recommend for a brick foundation wall?

[@BasementFinishingMan]

I recommend an interior perimeter waterproof system...this product is not going to seal a brick foundation wall water-tight. Eddie

[@chilixi]

What if you can't afford an interior waterproofing system, isn't there any other diy options for brick wall cracks to be filled to stop the leaks?

[@TheDeco6]

I have cracks that are about 3 inches from the wall along my basement concrete floor. The walls and flooring are both concrete. My issue hasn’t been water getting in, occasionally mice have gotten in. I’ve lived in my home for almost ten years and have seen mice maybe every 3 yrs. would this product work for me?

[@dserss8622]

Will this work on a leak made from the chimney concrete wall?

[@BasementFinishingMan]

If the wall is poured concrete and it's a crack in that wall causing the water issue, this product should plug the hole or crack and stop the leaking.

[@orion3706]

I've got a pvc pipe in my basement that leaks terribly when it rains and am going to patch it. Will doing this, along with drylock eventually crack the foundation due to ground water build up?

[@robwaldron6124]

Do the walls have to be dry at the time of the application of the product?

[@BasementFinishingMan]

+Rob Waldron As dry as you can but this product will work on walls that are damp at the time of application! Eddie

[@robwaldron6124]

Thank you

[@raymondmarshall8497]

Thanks good advice

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Good luck with your project Raymond! Eddie

[@MiddleTennesseeLiving]

Looks like it would also work to stop seepage on septic tank wall seams that have deteriorated.

[@ianc435]

If that’s a live wire pipe. Code says it must acsess since it’s a pull box.

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Technically you're correct. But for the sake of design in this case, we decided to bury it and forget it. Sometimes you just have to way the pro's and con's of the situation..as long as it's not a dangerous decision your making, and in this case it wasn't. Eddie

[@ianc435]

Basement Finishing Man if it’s dead. Should have at least wire nutted so they can never become live b

[@ianc435]

Basement Finishing Man acsess blank would have cleared you. A removable outlet. It’s technically assessable. What can you with a plug sized box. Nothing. But it’s still acsessable.

[@BasementFinishingMan]

@@ianc435 Okay...I gotcha! I'll remember that for future access points. Thank You! Eddie

[@ianc435]

Basement Finishing Man looks good. You’d be surprised how much water can come though a small hole like that. Basment looks great so far.

[@dwayneholbrook4056]

You can probably go buy a grout bag and squeeze this into any cracks as well

[@cherylspringtime]

Once mine got to the putty stage it hardened so fast I couldn't use it.

[@305CID81]

Will this work where the wall meets the floor? I have water coming in along the joint. lots of rain this season.

[@BasementFinishingMan]

No..this will not stop that type of hydrostatic pressure leakage Kyle. You really need a pressure relief perimeter waterproof system install for that type of leak. Wish it were more simple. Eddie

[@lesliewoods2662]

will this work on wood surfaces as well?

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Not intended for wood surfaces just masonry surfaces! Eddie

[@lesliewoods2662]

Thank

[@playgolfandtennis2062]

No, but they have really good wood filler and wood hardening products on the market that work well.

[@gquinn3219]

Hi, can this be applied to a painted wall? Thanks

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Yes Greg once any loose chipped paint has been properly scraped off good so this product is not being applied to an unstable surface. Eddie

[@gquinn3219]

Thanks Eddie

[@ricknelms]

I prefer Thoroseal

[@jameseverlastin4562]

Can i use this pn cynderblock walls? If not, what do you suggest?

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Yes you can. Eddie

[@jameseverlastin4562]

@@BasementFinishingMan thank you for the advice. But just to be clear, it's not a crack. Water seeps in at floor level. An inch or two. Can I cover the cynderblock with this, all around the basement, maybe two or three blocks up from the floor? Thanks again. Great video too.

[@jameseverlastin4562]

@Marble League Can't. We rent. Homeowner won't do that. We moved in knowing it leaks a bit. Lookinh for something to put over cinderblock. Thanks .

[@jameseverlastin4562]

@Marble League the walls are painted in some areas. Mostly not. We have less than a half inch of water seeping where the cinder block meets the floor. Or less. I tried a little hydraulic cement, but the basement is huge and its slow going with that. I wanted to try to apply something. Its just the bottom couple inches. And only seeps in when there is alot of rain. Any suggestions?

[@jameseverlastin4562]

@Marble League Thank you so much. I have the same cement shown in this video. In the heavier areas, is it wise to put cement, then drylock over the cement?

[@darwinmacalino907]

basment finishing man- my basement leaks coming down underneath the baseboard, will this product work. by removing the baseboard and patch it??

[@BasementFinishingMan]

No...you need to put this product on the actual leak it'self directly on the masonry wall.

[@justthetwoofus5439]

I thought hydrolic cement is not a permanent solution? I don't know much but I've been researching and other people/videos say it's not permanent, just a band aid fix

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Always does a good job for us. It's not for huge voids it's recommended for small cracks and for packing around leaking holes where conduit and other type pipe are coming through the wall from the outside in...

[@darwinmacalino907]

can you give me an idea to solve the leaks, thanks

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Your welcome Darwin. Eddie

[@GeorgeMinton-jb8ky]

Keep fixing them. No you cannot solve leaks only fix them.

[@hydroboy35th]

Is this better than the epoxy injection method? Or is the end result the same?

[@BasementFinishingMan]

I have had both types of crack sealers fail in the past...I have however had less issues with this type of hydraulic cement sealer. Eddie

[@hydroboy35th]

Basement Finishing Man ok thanks for the reply, I’ll be using this stuff today to repair a vertical crack from top to bottom.

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Good luck with the patch work my friend! Eddie

[@sleuth2077]

hydroboy35th I know you posted this awhile ago, but an injection seal is a much better solution than hydraulic cement. If done properly, it will fix the leak for good bc it actually fills the crack in all the way to the ground outside, keeping h2o from getting in. Hydraulic cement is only a temporary solution bc it only covers the surface of the crack and eventually the h2o will break through. Also the hydraulic cement tends to crack just like the original foundation wall did. I do injection seals for a living and about 60% of the cracks i fix, have been previously repaired with hydraulic cement. As long as h2o can still get in the crack, it will eventually push it's way through.

[@stuartholliday8859]

I used the hydraulic cement last night to fix a new leak in our basement. SW Ohio received an insane amount of rain yesterday. Praise the Lord it was on the unfinished side and we saw the water before it hit the finished part. If it's just a crack, the instructions advise you to chisel out concrete so there's room to pack in the cement. Just skim coating over the crack isn't going to cut it. I had to chisel out approx 3 ft of a crack (made it about 3/4" wide x 3/4" deep) while it was actively leaking. It definitely seemed counterproductive at first. When I started packing in the hydraulic cement, it worked right away. I started at the top of where I chiseled and went all the way to the floor. Checked it a few times since last night and it's still dry. Since it's on the unfinished side, I'm just going to leave it and keep an eye on it. Time will tell if it's a permanent solution to that crack.

[@ryanwakebradtelle8682]

Just curiosity, is it aquarium safe?

[@ryanwakebradtelle8682]

I've been throwing around the idea of turning a corner of my basement into a 3000 to 5000 gallon pond. I would use this on some cracks and the corners and then I would make a small slant in the floor about one inch every three feet for dunk drainage and then I would mixed together two ingredients that creates toxic gas while curing to waterproof it. Anyways I'm not going to do that but I do you want to make some sort of pond.

[@jordanagnant2456]

Yes, do it. Make the pond in your basement.

[@senorpablo6090]

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[@artwalsh9174]

can an old dryer vent cause same issue

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Yes if it's a way for water to get through the wall say at grade level...if you don't need it seal it off. Eddie

[@kevinfontleroy1862]

Would something like this work for leaks at the cove joint?

[@BasementFinishingMan]

No recommended for cove joint water issues...If the cove joint is leaking you would need a perimeter waterproof system to stop that type of leak...that's a hydrostatic water pressure issue that needs a dedicated waterproofing system to correct.

[@jameswilson6088]

best video thanks!

[@accomplishedtheory9502]

Any tips for a concrete block foundation?

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Yes coat all the block walls with a product called DryLok...awesome way to "damp-proof" masonry block unit basement walls. But...this is not a solution for a block style foundation walls that are leaking puddles of water into the basement, for this type of problem you most likely need a perimeter waterproof system install on the interior side of your basement walls. Eddie

[@genecarden780]

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[@genecarden780]

Do not listen to him, He has zero clue what he is talking about. YOU CAN NOT STOP MOISTURE PROBLEMS FROM THE INTERIOR kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppikaHmneZd8iJosi=FwR0zX4OfB7MbcaD

[@diosestecontigo4228]

I need you in Curacao sir

[@softwarezone8123]

Is it present in Pakistan?

[@BasementFinishingMan]

That I can't answer...? Eddie

[@MisterJoeRockhead]

Why would you bury a junction box? If you have an issue later, you have to tear out your shower!

[@BasementFinishingMan]

There was no connections made in that box...it was just used to protect the wire at the bend in the corner.

[@MisterJoeRockhead]

@@BasementFinishingMan if the moisture compromises the wire or you have to repull because of a needed repair, you are stuck. Thats an LB. You cant pull through it. Oh well to each their own.

[@BasementFinishingMan]

@@MisterJoeRockhead Sometimes to get the best floor plan you have to weigh your options...in this case the shower won-out over a future wire issue which would be a 1 in million incident.😀

[@nexus5128]

half of doing the job right is convincing yourself it was done correctly

[@zes7215]

no such thing as storix or not

[@stackdollars]

Tom's Hands 😩🤦🏾‍♂️😅

[@Sabas6]

Lol tom gives 0 fucks about wearing gloves.

[@BasementFinishingMan]

+fede azer Tom's hands are made out of Rawhide! Lol...but you should probably wear gloves to do this! Eddie

[@arguswil]

Shit works.

[@ericpeters4170]

8 bucks then. $17 today. ...