How to Stop Water Leaks In Your Basement With Hydraulic Cement

In this video I show you how to stop leaks in your basement with hydraulic water stop cement.
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[@HoudsAVProduction]

😂😂😂 Sorry but Hydraulic Cement is like a plastic toy in front of a professional leak repair. Best and permanent method is first using Polyurethane sealer, once cured use Roofing Tar (extra waterproofing) and once that is cured use PSI 6000 Cement mix on top of the Tar. This is a permanent repair that will last longer than the owners 🎉

[@jimmyjohn6392]

All the comments on videos like these are entertaining. Most the negative comments or the ones saying don't do things like this are not necessarily wrong either....But the issue is this..IMO...to properly dry your basement......The only correct way.....especially an old house that has zero modern waterproofing done during construction its construction....Is insanely expensive. Because here is the only way to do it right. Period.....no other option. Step 1] Dig completely around your house down to the top of your footing....All the way around.. Step 2] clean the surface of the basement walls completely. Step 3] patch/repair all cracks, holes etc....as well as seal up penetrations that have to be there. Utility lines, drainage piping etc. Step 4] apply a liquid water proof membrane. [Argue amongst yourselves on what type/brand is best] Step 5] install the dimpled plastic sheeting system over the membrane . Step 6] install weep drainage system around entire perimeter of your footing...at the footer level. Tie all your downspouts into this weep system. Backfill with stone [argue how much stone amongst yourselves] I believe you backfill up to a foot to 2' below finish grade with stone. Step 7] finish backfilling with topsoil and make sure all of your yard around your house to at least 10-15' away from your house drains away from your house. All of it. Step 8] seed and straw all the work and replace all landscaping etc that was destroyed, due to this work. Step 9] (trigger warning for all the hard-core exterior only waterproofing guys) For added security and last line of defense....cut a trench around the entire interior perimeter of your basement floor install a weep tile drain system that runs to an interior sump pump. Install pump, backfill and repour all concrete....... Price that out and let me know how crazy this guy is for doing what's he doing......10's of thousands of dollars, in most cases, to do it right. Soooo if your not going to, or can't, do it "right".....find the most affordable and least labor intensive option that works for your situation and tell the trolls to huuuussssshhhhhh

[@GamePois0n]

thanks for detailing the proper steps on do it right. this is going to be a fun summer project :)

[@aaronfagerstrom34]

This is wrong. And that is not the only way to stop leaks. That is just the only fix that can mostly guarantee a fix

[@errolm8313]

Bought a house with standing water...... Has an almost 3 foot over hang and gutters and I'm still getting water coming through my basement for when it rains

[@spblackey]

Don't tie your downspouts into your footing drain tile. That's a good way to overwhelm that drain so it can't do its job.

[@joyceleathers1720]

I just worked in my basement fixing water also. Used Duralock gaulk gun tubes. Vacuumed first and putty knife and let dry overnite and then duralock paint and let dry overnite and used waterproof sealer. Im good to go. Concrete painted walls. It worked!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yes, for sure, Joyce! Once I paint this it will be perfect! Thanks for watching!

[@managingmentalhealth6572]

How long after hydrolic cement did u paint

[@joyceleathers1720]

2 days

[@garytman007]

Thanks for the video, I already bought two buckets and the trowels I need and we have been contemplating this project for a short while now. You have given me the confidence to do the job! We have a small cold room in the basement that gets water into it, directly above the ceiling in this room is our front porch area. I am going to fill the cracks there as well and push as much of this cement through until I can see it coming out the outside. I am more than excited to do this job now, just need a big wire brush like you used in the video. Thanks again!

[@ericabradshaw4295]

Did you try? How did it work out?

[@adaywithanigoandnanay]

How did it work? Thanks

[@karttu1]

Carytman. Come back and let us know after a year or so, how you succeeded as the negative water pressure is nearly impossible to repair.

[@syndicatesalute4729]

Results?

[@silversong4VR]

I have the exact same setup, cold room under the front step (capped by the step). Of course, the whole cap has cracked and allows water into the cold room which doesn't take long to get into the main basement. We dug it out last year and added French drains, which helped a lot, but still getting some water in. Also, there is what appears to be a spike hold from when the forms were removed and on heavy rain days I could literally put spigot in the whole to have a fresh water tap lol. Considering trying to stuff the hole with this cement but not sure how to get it far enough in to do much good (or just push back out from the force of the water. I really don't want to dig up the French drain again to work from the outside.

[@cherylramey3948]

Yeah, getting the gutters added to your front is definitely a good idea. Water needs to flow away from the house and if not, it causes foundation issues which can become very costly. We have them at out house and I am looking into different tutorials on how to fix them. Thanks for the video, learned a lot.

[@claudiotorres7325]

Yes, I think you’re right I need gutters around my house to stop the water from coming in the basement sometimes a plastic bag around the porch and it rained a lot and I helped the whole lot cause I seen a lot of water coming down from the front from the building

[@katiesoderling3596]

We have a similar problem and a couple people suggested that we fix the grade around the house. Over time it settles and slopes toward the house. We’ll be doing that next spring. Once that’s done we’ll use your tips!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Sounds good, Katie! I wish you the best of luck. Sounds like a job! Thanks so much for checking out the video!

[@HarrisonCountyStudio]

Pour a 4’ wide concrete apron (side walk) around the house and shed the water away...

[@Withlovefrominterent]

@@HarrisonCountyStudio French drain is better for a lot of people... especially if you have a roof with a steeper grade to it, because water pours off with speed and crashes into that concrete that is right next to the home. That concrete that looked great when you put it up will end up breaking down and directing water right towards the foundation in so many years. I say all this because the home I bought a few years ago has this exact problem and it's causing a lot of headache to get it addressed.

[@malo6868]

@1:50 you read the prep instructions but didn't follow them at all and instead basically just stuffed it in problem areas and smoothed it. I tried this same process with the exact hydraulic cement over an exterior cinder block surface. It failed over time. The material cracked and popped out. Proper prep is key so following the manufacturer's instructions is crucial. You hit the nail on the head when you said your problem lies within the gutters. You need to divert the water away from the house, like you said. Fixing that will truly fix this issue.

[@supportmerit]

I attached plastic tubes to my gutters and ran them about 15 feet from the foundation. No more new cracks, now I can effectively patch them. PNW rain is no joke.

[@asuwish7640]

@@supportmerit truth. I'm in BC. This current rain/flooding Nov 2021 has been disastrous. Hoping there's some of this magical concrete on the Home Depot shelves.

[@samston]

you also have to fix the holes from outside otherwise water will still come in the basement. I mix some cement with bonding agent and fill the little holes outside the basement. you can also pour some watery cement down the holes so tit can dry in the pathway that lead to the basement.

[@diddohead9282]

It’s a bandaid .. water will find another way in . It needs to be corrected from outside with blueskin or air gap membrane. Or if it’s hydrostatic pressure a drainage system.

[@monickalynn4365]

I have a small swimming pool in my basement each time it rains. Covid has tightly squeezed my budget so thank you for the info

[@danklein8587]

Thank You. I have 3 very small crack leaks. I am going to home depot tomorrow to buy a tub of this.

[@lillylithgreen3216]

Great demo! Exactly what I needed to see. Thank you!

[@liquidalloy]

I recently used drylok on a small section of my basement wall under the stairs entering the basement. The rest of the basement is done with drylok and zero leaks (knock on wood) I may need to use this though because there is a very small section that had an active leak, super minimal, but enough to stop the drylok from actually setting. I used rubber flex seal for now. I will see later when I get home if that dried well. Of course though, lots of rain today and tomorrow for south NJ, Toms River is where my house is. I will be doing investigating later to see if any water got in. Luckily it is still not a lot and it takes about 2 days of heavy rain get any water in the french drains too. Thanks for this video. I will be looking more into this product :)

[@briannix1437]

Did this work ? I live in NY and have little water in one area of my basement when it rains. I was thinking of using this and then DryLock my whole basement.

[@Greywolf-hx4jv]

I recently moved to South Jersey and my basement gets water when it rains for a few days. Thinking about using this stuff in the cove joint. I believe that’s what it’s called where the bricks meet the cement floor, which is where the water seats in.

[@ot3197]

Good video. I learned a couple things just in time as I work on my own basement.

[@Grendelbc]

Years ago, I was working on a new construction project, an old age home. Boss said the elevator shaft was leaking. It certainly was! Water was constantly trickling in. My buddy and I spent a week patching and patching with hydraulic cement. It was a complete waste of time. I told the boss we could stay there as long as he liked but the only way to stop that water was to dig up the outside and properly waterproof the concrete. That's what they eventually had to do. We cleaned the outside of the 'crete, the painter came in and coated it with a layer of black waterproofing material and we installed a drainage system along the footer. Hydraulic cement only works for minor seepage like you had there.

[@DGP311]

I have fixed over 100 elevator shafts and I definitely have used waterplug for some of the work I had to do injections with polyurethane expanding g foam grout to fix the majority.

[@nxsmotorsports]

I think my house needs this process completed. Is there a type of company that specializes in this? I imagine it's not landscaping or construction. Any advice you'd be willing to share on what to look for and be aware of when hiring a company to perform this fix? Thanks!

[@shaunsnowmusic33]

@@DGP311can you use that product and after it dries, then use the hydraulic cement over it..?

[@shaunsnowmusic33]

@@DGP311I’d assume it would likely be too puffed up to do that, but just curious, bc I’m about to use the hydraulic cement on my gf’s basement. Her leaks aren’t “too severe” I suppose, as of yet. But it’s a very old house. I just don’t want to use this technique, & cause more problems later. But curious about a DYI, but professional/science based, tried and true route to fix this, after the storm me just had… Thanks man. & thanks to anyone else who can provide some professional advice or tips for handling this properly before we dive in. Cheers

[@DGP311]

@shaunsnowmusic33 you usually will go over the repair area pumping in the polyurethane expanding grout with the waterplug, but you would want to clean off any foam that is sticking out of the crack or hole. The polyurethane grout activates with moisture, so after injecting, you would wait until the foam is cured to trim off any that is sticking out before going over it with the waterplug. The product I use is called Sika-HH, but there's other brands as well. If you have a local commercial concrete supply store, they will likely have it or something similar. I'm not sure I have ever seen it at Home Depot.

[@kathyba]

Thank you for this video. I am trying this approach instead of having my cement jackhammered. But wow what a mess. I didn't get the consistency right so had to add water, then it was too watery, so then I added powder. By the time I got into the basement (Mixed it in my garage in case I spilled it) it was already chunky. . we'll see. The water coming in isn't horrible but enough on a bad rainstorm to cause a little river across the floor. So time will tell if this works. thanks.

[@johnhouli3450]

Thank you. 25 years ago I used a product called Thoroseal can in a metal 5 gallon pail. Follow instructions on can and applied with a masonry 5 inch brush. One can only do 2 foot at a time since the product dries fast. I was able to do a wall in basement the length of the home and the outside wall of May garage when I was 40. I’m now 67 and it needs to be redone again in spots so I stain by this product. It is also mixed with Acryl 60 Cement Addtv Gl. Follow instructions. It last all those years. It prevented water entering my basement. It works. Thank you sir.

[@scholzdigital]

Good to know. I‘m trying to find a good sealer and this sounds like one 😊

[@glg3945]

Great demo! Clear and concise. Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family.

[@deRose03]

I did this today after a heavy downpour. I scrubbed the cracks with a wire brush and washed them with a stream of water from a pump pressure sprayer. They started looking clean. The cement/water mix dried out too quickly, I wasted a lot of product and had to make a new mix. To do this on the exterior, the ground would have to be excavated and I can't deal with this right now. The soil definitely doesn't have a positive slope anymore and that I can correct. It probably sinks overtime. The French drain around the whole perimeter in the basement is helping to direct all that water into the sump pump and it's keeping the floor dry, but the walls get wet in a few spots after every rain. I can literally watch thin streams of rain running down the walls like a mini waterfall. Some of it is happening behind the fiberglass insulation! If I can sell this house, my next one will not have a basement ever again! It's just too much trouble to have a basement despite all the pros. Leaks, humidity, sump pump, dehumidifiers, spiders/ants, etc. Never again.

[@kevindavies1982]

You took the words right out of my mouth,lol. No more basement for me neither.

[@deRose03]

@@kevindavies1982 Oh, and this project with the cement didn't last long.

[@gurlnheels3624]

I agree

[@CraigThomas3779]

You are so correct. Screw basements

[@joanies6778]

When I first moved into my 100 yr old home and removed the false floor and wood panelling in the basement, I discovered a leak via a crack that runs from the window to the floor. I went to HD and they recommended this product. My handyman filled the crack from the inside, I had a dehumidifier running 24/7, and later I sealed some cracks on the outside where the apron had separated from the wall. There have been no leaks since and it was placed in the cracks 3 years ago. I need gutters, and there was a leaky faucet outside the window which has since been repaired. The wood frame around the window has deteriorated, and there is a little crumbling of the concrete just below the frame, too. My plan is to get the wood frame replaced and inject some concrete repair down the crack at that time to fill it up because I know the handyman only got this product in maybe about a half inch, leaving the rest of the crack exposed on the outside (below ground level). I have a larger crack on another wall and I don't know if it is underground or open at the top. The top of the crack falls under my enclosed porch. Guess I am going to tear up that floor to check, first, so if it is exposed, the epoxy (or resin, or foam) won't just shoot into thin air. I am doing my research so I'm sure to get the right products.

[@ja-ff1gg]

Can you use this on wood?

[@matthewurban7031]

Thank you for this, it gave me the confidence (as a complete novice) to try to tackle my own water issues in my stupid basement lol.

[@pomu3582]

This product is awesome. My dad showed me when helping me on a 133 yr old house I had to update. But as pointed out you still want to address the root of the problem. Wherever possibly keep water away from your foundation when dealing with basements/foundations. French drains, gutter extensions, sub pump etc

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yup, stopping the water before it even gets to the foundation is priority #1! Thanks for checking out the video!!

[@citticat2]

We just had some extension work done on our foundation and installed a French drain but with all the California rain we are getting rain is moving into the basement again. Our next plan will be to plug the holes up with this stuff and hopefully that will work.

[@ganymededarling]

If your house is that old and has a brick foundation, using this was detrimental to your house. It will destroy your bricks by locking moisture in them and causing them to fall apart. We are looking at $50k+ repair for the small section of our cellar that has to be replaced because sealing products were used

[@thorenjohn]

Thank you. Very helpful and well-presented.

[@sambotoo5326]

If you seal the cracks from inside the house , the water keep seeping from outside and stayed be hind the walls, I believe the best way to seal the wall by this cement , ls from outside the house even if you have to dig to reach the space you have to seal. What do you think ?

[@yupits_me7788]

@@kristopherjackson9952 that's allot of work but idk this rain fall messed us up bad

[@samston]

exactly fix leaks from outsde otherwise water will still come in the walls.

[@Sticksandstones292]

@@samston polyurethane injection don right will penetrate the crack to the outside 1/3 the cost.

[@linuxlinux9914]

The proper way to deal with these foundation issues is always from outside. You water proof outside and leave the inside breathable. If you use a product like drylok or flex seal on the inside and dont address the outside it will just hold water in the wall and increase the pressure of water on that foundation wall. It will also accelerate the break down of the lime in the cement. Also always look at the issues of drainage from gutter also make sure that you dont have plants or trees right outside the foundation wall I believe its best to have plants a min 1-1/2 feet or more away from the wall. Also replacing 6 inchs of the soil with a mixture of different size rock on the first 6 inchs from the wall help with drainage aswell. If you aren't sure on what is best for your property pay for a pro foundation company to come look and go from there.

[@Sticksandstones292]

@@linuxlinux9914 fixing from the outside with a rubber membrane system does work great. Typically comes with a 20 year warranty but so does polyurethane injection at 1/3 the cost. The product flexes with the foundation through the changing seasons and penetrates to the outside.

[@lisapetrie3643]

I just finished watching 15 different videos on how to fill and seal cracks!!! Yours was the best by far!!!! Thanks

[@markbarnett1962]

As far as I'm concerned, the source of the leak should be corrected on the outside surface. Otherwise the moisture will continue to penetrate the wall and will find other ways of getting in and will eventually rot out the concrete or mortar if a block wall is there.

[@directorgtr]

Did you watch the video till the end? He states the actual reasoning. Delete your comment it's pointless and misdirects people away.

[@AnDrew-zg2ie]

@@directorgtr nah the titles is

[@s3ntin3l60]

@@directorgtr can you time stamp what you are talking about.

[@jiggeplaya7182]

He is right about the gutters. Whenever I forget to put my gutters together after mowing my lawn & it rains, there is water in the basement.

[@karma-616]

Sometimes it rains bad and nearly floods, not much you can do about it unless you wanna pay big bucks for someone to dig in the outside to repair. Most of us can't afford that

[@DonnaBlue-s8r]

Comment and question. We had a house built in 1890-95. Bottom was stone and it had siding. I had a couple companies tell me just fill cracks in with hydraulic cement BUT from the outside. My concern about doing it on the inside is water can push through and I was told I'd have a mess on my hands. That's what I did and all was well. My question is - does putting on the inside really stop it for more than a year and what happened to the cement in rainy areas in a year?

[@iteerrex8166]

As you mentioned rain water management is very important. It is must for the grounds to slope away from the building. It’s also a good idea that the downspouts go a few feet away from the building. Like those foldable bottom pieces, that you fold up when mowing the lawn.

[@josiahchristiandelacruz6744]

is this also applicable if the ones that are leaking is at the floor because it is an underground room and when it is flooding the room is also flooding cause of the leak..thank you

[@jimh4167]

I don't want to burst anyone's bubbles But the best line of defence for leaking walls is from the outside I worked construction for 36 years One job was Wilshire and Bundy Los Angeles While we were in construction They were pulling 1 million gallons a day to keep the hole dry We were 6 storys deep Across the street the city had their water wells My job was to install the rock layer for P6 floor 4 inchs at the walls and 8 ft at the pit Any way to seal the wall .. all 6 storys They had a pump machine... The guy that ran that machine Would look for the worst leaks Drill a hole through the wall and pump silicone until that leak stoped Every day he would look for new leaks He wrapped all 6 storys with silicone... The clean out on the machine every day Was a 5 gallon pile of silicone... Out side of that There are several ways to work the outside of walls on homes Any thing on the inside is only a band aid Sorry

[@rbtdoster]

bingo, this video is only stopping the issue at the surface. The water is still there and you better believe it's constantly trying to find a new way in.

[@glusk1969]

100% agree , i done it by my self

[@mikec4834]

Agree. I've tried hydraulic cement its a temporary fix won't last especially on the floor.

[@webzhh]

What would you recommend for a bunker with 1.5 ft thick cement walls

[@jimh4167]

@@webzhh Bunker. Meaning under ground There is rubber sheets with contact glue... I would lay it bottom to top generis overlap Then there is a plastic dimpled material with filter fabric covering it To let moister pass through But first at the bottom outside below floor lever 4 inch drain pipe (gravel backfill the pipe) that drains to a pit with a sump pump... And surface grade draining away from bunker in all directions

[@teddyboy252]

Good job

[@keatomic]

And watch out for those inverse inclined near the foundation. Surface water deflection goes a long way. Plant grass, clean gutters and invest in downspout pipes.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Absolutely, that should be step #1 to get the water away from the house. Thanks for the comment and for checking out the video!

[@dollyhadbraces9361]

yeah and w the bubblers you can route downspouts to the center of lawns without ugly exposed pipe

[@CC-kn8gl]

I bought a town home in Philadelphia recently, before we put deposit , the basement is nice and dry , after settlement , we start seeing water coming out from my basement wall , found out it is from my neighbor basement , I wonder is this product could seal the leak?

[@fredWaxBeans11111]

If you seal the cracks from the inside, wouldn't the water still seep into the concrete wall and sit there? Still causing damage? Maybe eventually causing the water to find an "alternate route" into the basement? (more cracks). I'm guessing it's best to seal leaks from the outside if possible, preventing any water from leaking in the first place. For instance, a french drain etc. Obviously that would be a huge job for a few small leaks. I have a cellar bulkhead, and water is leaking in, from where the bulkhead wood frame sites on the concrete stairs. I plan to dig down outside of the bulkhead, and try to seal from the outside. This product may help.

[@Hebrew-Nation1]

This is the same thing I thought about. Wouldn't it be stuck in the walls and build up

[@seemssafe2995]

Depends on the situation but yeah that's definitely possible

[@PaulineYim-i4u]

Same thought as yours. Waterproofing project should be done from outside.

[@nyshiawright7460]

I believe it’s a temporary fix Til you do your foundation

[@michaeld2350]

I heard an Ope! Which Midwestern state are you from?

[@DrLoveQc]

You should "always wet it first" before to add cement on a surface. Just like Mike Haduck on UT always says!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Never heard that but thanks for the tip. And thanks for watching!

[@DrLoveQc]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair Like you vids! I aslo used hydraulic cement on my basement, I had humidity/mold issue on one spot, got it clean with chemicals/brushing, and added the cement for extra protection on nails holes, corners. The room has foam isolation and sheet rocks, and it is a play room for kids.

[@teaberrywmn]

This stuff is amazing. I just used it to seal a leak from the pvc inlet into my septic tank. It worked great. Different application but thought this info might help someone else with the same problem.

[@marcosvieira9273]

I have the exact same problem right now, did you chip the hole more or did you just apply it there

[@dennisveazey4469]

BINGO!! That's what I'm working on today! Had to replace the pipes from the house to the septic tank, and the inlet pipe. Needing to patch around the pipe before the rains come tomorrow!

[@dennisveazey4469]

​@marcosvieira9273 that's my concern too; prepping the concrete that is already there so it is water tight against groundwater seepage.

[@noobyxviii]

Cool ima go buy this thanks

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Good luck! Thanks for watching!

[@mommom75]

We have had a few days of rain and just found water leaking in our foundation. We have NO money to hire someone. If we do it ourselves, and this may be a dumb question, won't the water still be leaking into the foundation? If it can't leak into the basement where will it go? My husband was USAF so we have not owned a home as long as most people our age should have and we don't know as much as we should. I think we're going to have to fix it ourselves.

[@StrathpefferJunction]

Why on earth wouldn't you build a house with gutters? No house in the UK is built without gutters for this precise reason. This 'fix' might, if you're lucky, stem any seepage for a while, but without fixing the outside issue, these walls will still get damp. The damage will just leech to another part of the wall, down or even potentially up. And, in fact, you have a bigger problem if the walls hold water, rather than shed it internally.

[@Timetravel1111]

Well in MInnesota we all have gutters and our home has extended gutters. Many of our neighbors have drainage: drain tile, not sure why they call it that. We got very heavy WET snow yesterday 6-8 inches thunder lightning ⚡️ ⚡️ now it’s 55f and melting! I got a great DEhumidifer! Yet it’s record amounts of snow this year. What other OPTIONS auto keep water OUT??

[@ChadAmI80]

No joke, this stuff sets up VERY fast. I just got done filling the cracks between the pour concrete porch and the cinder blocks below it in our basement. It works very well. You just need to work fast. I first tried following the directions and weighing it 4-1/2 parts concrete to water...not advisable. It starts setting up too fast. You'll figure out the consistency very quickly. It needs to be just a tad under the consistency of playdough.

[@noobyxviii]

Btw can you make a video when you paint ur basement please

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Hey, nooby! Yes I am planning on making a video, at least a time-lapse of the workshop area! Thanks for watching!

[@fishycomics]

I got my leak making sure I apply pressure to the surface with tools than by hand, our foundation is below the surface and cemented. the water as it drains to the Earth can not be redirected. So Water stop, lay down twice for me, along with Drylock water seal is necessary, the PSI of the product is enough to stop any leak, if asked.

[@stevejones2782]

Paint with Acryl 60 for bonding first before patching with Hydraulic Cements would be ideal.

[@hhgldesigns]

I read comment about using roofing tar inside, never do that. You will have respiratory problems. Videos like this are what they used and it may or may not work for you. Do your homework. I’ve read where dri -lock works once it is completely dry. I would use a dri-lock compound first but you have a very short time to work with it but it’s something I’m going to try. I’m a contractor as well and have experienced the short life span of cement fixes. You need something with a waterproof polymer that bonds and blocks the water completely. These issues start from outside so look for standing water or water flowing near your perimeter of the house and that is where you want to start with repairs and blocking water.

[@alexkan8909]

Thanks for showing me how to fixing the cracks 👍

[@tedm4932]

Most leaking basements is due to water intrusion from bad gutters or stopped up ! Gutters and down spouts are important to keep water away from foundation !

[@jjangler3518]

It would have been better to dampen the surface ahead of the repair. Also, the walls should be washed.

[@L1...]

Good information to know about.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

😁 Thanks so much for watching!

[@PoliteTia]

Thank you so much 😁

[@TheGboyFox]

Interesting, I have a similar foundation, but a much worse issue. When I get bad rains, water literally squirts from my walls.

[@aaronfagerstrom34]

Nope. This is just a band-aid. It will work temporarily, nothing more.

[@Samuel-ik5wp]

So what do you suggest oh great one!! Tell us your experiences and guide us to the promised land of stone work.

[@jacygardner2242]

If you care about your house DO NOT DO THIS!!! Water will still penetrate the foundation/block wall from outside. This will "lock" the moisture in the wall and cause the lime to seep. Eventually, completely ruining your wall. This needs to be done OUTSIDE!!! There is a few products (big$) that will work like this... They allow the wall to "breathe" while still holding back moisture(couldn't tell you how) but please, DON'T DO THIS 👍

[@samston]

Exactly, doing this will trap the water inside the wall.

[@2aisabsoluteTim]

How do u fix the issue then

[@OliverKoolO]

@@2aisabsoluteTim start outside. its better to keep water out than trap it in the wall.

[@BBender716]

@@2aisabsoluteTim I'm guessing epoxy injection.

[@Press1for]

This stuff will trap the moisture and cause cavitation and the concrete to crumble and breakdown. Mold will set in and spores will propagate all over. It's your health brother.... I highly suggest construction of some mitigation method that will leach/channel/divert water/snow away from your foundation. Dig down and around in small linear sections along your basement as not to disturb the foundational integrity of your home. Apply a rubber, or coat the exterior of the basement walls with a sikaflex product, apply that... Let it dry, then construct a type of French drain to some type of field drain tile and follow your property contour it out away from the structure if at all possible. If it's not feasible all at once do it in steps and phases repeating each step the same as previous in order to keep the effective means to achieve the same outcome. By the way I live in Fargo.... So I know snow...... And Florida rain/hurricanes......not an engineer not a book nerd. Just been doing concrete construction and concrete repair/waterproofing for 20 years.

[@LindsAyWithAttitude]

Thank you

[@lwing77]

Are you not supposed to use a spray bottle and lightly wet the surface you want it to cure too???????????

[@ralphmoore9422]

Not if you’re applying to cracks …best to not apply over cement that isn’t prepped properly

[@Bman01234]

If i am finishing the basement should I put dry lock over the hydraulic cement? Or is it just for appearance

[@be236]

Could using Flex Seal Spray at those cracks solve that water leaking problem, since it's a lot easier to spray along the cracks in several layers... ?

[@yhuide7521]

thanks for sharing! Does it really work in the rainy day? My house has similar problems...

[@Jart-qe3om]

Don't do it in the rain? 🙄

[@drod828]

So can u show us an update on the basement did the water stop coming in at this location you corrected

[@arielpatano3897]

@thefixer - thank you for your video. Very helpful! I was wondering if you or someone could confirm before I make a big mess that this technique of applying this stuff when there's not an active leak worked? As you noted, I think, the bucket (under "Precautions") says "only for use to fill active leaks..." I would love however, to do it BEFORE the rainy season gets going... Also, can you comment on which foam option you'd recommend? Thank you!!!!

[@mdaby3]

So, no need to "ETCH" that cinderblock/cement wall?

[@tangents6299]

I just talked with handyman about this product and he said it's not 100% but it's good for a while.

[@drewelling4441]

Thanks for the video! I like how so many people feel the need to correct your work haha. If they know what to do why watch a video about how to do it!

[@emiluzbiehls6417]

Will this work on sand stone foundation?

[@TARROWOOD143]

I have water seeping up through the basement floor, will this work

[@2wwwilly]

I suggest PU injection grouting..more permanent n no fuss...simple PU injection hand pump n a gallon can of A+B mixed in pail( provided with pump purchase set) drill a hole in the wall or floor location n plug the holes with pvc plugs ( to purchase)connect n pump ...it's a hp hand pump..

[@efina325]

THANK YOU. 🙏 I appreciate you sharing. Seeing it done overcomes the fear.

[@rafars2246]

Always amazes me fixing basement leaks from the inside lol

[@beautyblack6931]

Thank you just brought a home and I needed this

[@sdwivedi27]

Great video. I have a home in a high-water table area. How far away should my sump pump discharge line be from my home?

[@FargoMarc]

at least 6 feet. I live in a high water table area too and mine is 15 feet

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Can I use it to stop leakage in the roof and wallas?

[@shylynnh2971]

Can this be used outside around foundation of the house..

[@acesnsnakes]

can this be applied over an epoxy sealed crack?

[@Mind-BlownMoments]

I saw those keyboards brother don't let them get wet or moist to get in them but I definitely learned something on the channel thank you I'm an international recording on his travel around the world.

[@AndyTheXTech]

Tear out bad wood put in Good wood. You better call John Goodman. Rock and Roll! 😂

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

😂 Great movie haha. Thanks for watching!

[@def-supreme5409]

What about the outside; theirs no escape from water leaks........

[@mpxz999]

So true. Need to dig down and clean/fill from the outside with the right stuff. Then make sure the drainage around house is clean and directed away from the home. But well… what i ended up doing was forking out for a concrete patio around the house. Overkill, but it’s done the job for the past 10 years or so

[@army5300able]

Good morning! Can you use it to cover around water hose exits? Thanks

[@fredtillman3050]

Hey, what synthesizers are those??? My basement has cracks in the wall and it leaks that's why my home studio is not in my basement. Thanks for the wall advice!

[@brycemullins4750]

Different issue the racks are likely from the water sitting on the outside of the wall adding pressure which is bowing it. Just stoping it from getting in doesn’t fix any issues your walls will bow and you’ll have high humidity that leads to mold this is nothing more than a bandaid the only way to water proof a basement is to collect the water and send it 12’ minimum away from the home. Doing this will lead to bowed walls and settlement issues.

[@johnhouli3450]

Thanks I just used Thoroseal again the first time was 30 years ago when I was 35 I scrapped off the material that was loose and cleaned up a bit more and mixed up Thoroseal into a bucket to make to consistency of thick pancake batter and applied with a large masonry brush. I now have a small very small leak in the floor. Up in the northeast it has rained more in three days then it has in many months so the concrete slap can’t take all of that pressure. I will now use what you are showing Thank you. I’m now 67.

[@T.E.P.]

goood stuff man .... have this problem in a huge garage and decided to just take out the grade outside and redirect . this stuff works tooo

[@lionintu]

Of course redirecting water is the better solution when possible

[@jolldoes1515]

Is it better then Drylock ?

[@RLKStudios]

Currently sitting in my basement fighting the flow of water with a shopvac. Definitely picking this up when im done.

[@Tpfutures]

How’d it work out ?

[@RLKStudios]

@@Tpfutures two weeks or rain no leaks worked great

[@mikecoffey8453]

That all good ,but you still need a good drainage system a moisture barrier on your foundation. You're just prolonging it

[@Helmuesi911]

I used this on a basement job I did a few years ago.. stuff is pretty amazing.

[@joanies6778]

I have used this product in one part of my basement and it fixed that leak. We had some heavy rains a week ago and another section had a big leak. Looks like where the utilities enter, maybe a seal, or maybe a crack I can't see. I put big totes out there to catch the rain the past 2 times and no leak. Yep... lack of gutters are my issue, too! In the meantime, I am dehumifying to dry it out then I'll get down there and do some more patch work. If anyone has used the injection gel for large wall cracks and can vouch it works (or one to stay away from), would live to know. After I get gutters, that's my next project.

[@Hebrew-Nation1]

My thing is wouldnt it circulate in the wall if you seal it up?

[@hrhdianednum7203]

And sometimes gutters don’t help but neither do crooked contractors and lawyers. But we had to dig outside as far as the crack went and tried everything else we knew what to do back in 2000. My husband worked with silicone and he was allowed to take the remnants of a done barrel and it’s been a charm.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Hey that works. Sometimes it is not cut and "dry". Happy to hear you fixed your problem. Thanks for watching, Diane!

[@VictorHolman-m5x]

Alsom Video keep making Them...

[@mantaship]

This is the best use. I was struggling with this, but you showed the actual mixing and use. Helped a lot.

[@dk7541]

Xypex does the same thing. The only thing I recommend is chipping out a V shaped groove. I fix cracks and leaks on sites all the time. So getting the grout further in is essential.

[@redpine8665]

Is someone upstairs having a great time starting at about 6:24 ? LOL

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Haha that was my 23 year old crazy cat. RIP ☹️🐱

[@Karla-yi5ld]

I have damp spots about 4’ on my cement basement floor. The walls are dry. I just had a company put in a “flask-type of barrier” and a sump pump. I’m very confused now as the damp spot area wasn’t touched. Won’t the problem continue? Sure the sump pump will catch water but it feels like a band aid ti me. How do I figure out and get the source of the problem corrected?

[@coryperrault]

Would this also work on a basement floor where water seems to bubble up into the basement?

[@4Happy2Hours0]

For small cracks in the floor, you are better off using epoxy in a caulking tube. It's very thin in viscosity and will seep deep into the crack.

[@Junipertreehandmade]

I need this. The house I just bought has cracks in the basement foundation and the walls are like yours. And when it downpours it leaks. I bought one of those wire brushes to. Learning as to go. Where can I buy some of those quick Crete? I also have a section in my basement that’s a small dirt floor that I want to cover up. I’m on a very tight budget. The ledges on the walls are like yours to. What kind of paint would you recommend for the basement walls also.

[@kayvonmansouri]

has this held up okay?

[@jameshilton7303]

Looking to DIY this in the basement.. front half of rancher has French drain.. backside corner is leaking during the rain. Not a puddle just moist about 6 inches from the wall..Is that a good option?

[@escapematrixenterprisejacq7810]

thanks!@ mine is worse I have huge stones and wide gaps. Would that work on a floor where water is saturating the cement floor? so this would be great around where the floor meets the wall

[@Jbrid78]

If you seal "only" from the inside, it is a waste of time. It might temporarily fix the problem but the water will get through a again. It needs to be sealed from the outside or injected....period

[@Dnell-tb1yd]

Not necessarily, diverting water, clean gutters and downspouts, improve grading followed by sealing cracks would be quite effective

[@66lwmorgan]

Got a question for you, I have a 4 ft high basement wall with a crack starting at the top by the window going downward about 14". I read that it needed to be chiseled in the shape of a V then to apply your mix, in my case I am using Drylok. Since I have made mine into a V shape what you would you recommend now? Thank you for the video.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yes, the instructions on this stuff say the same thing, to chisel into a v. You can use any brand you want. I hope this helps.

[@66lwmorgan]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair Thank you very much.

[@AFFarms444]

You applied it with your hand? Why?

[@roland5599]

I use this stuff all the time. Got to work in small batches, prepare what you will do ahead of time and work fast. This stuff dries really hard and works excellent. I find a moist sponge works great after you lay it in to make things nice and smooth.