Repair Foundation Corner Pop

[@marcelana5682]

Thank you for the video Most of us are regular people(not pros,but kind of handy) who watch these videos on youtube to make our life easier. This video is simple and straight-forward. Cheers

[@SCraig-Handsome]

I have the same issue, I’ve done it before and the best advice is to do it in layers, if you do it all at once like this the whole thing could fall right off due to the weight of the new cement. Do a thin layer and let it dry for 24 hours

[@albertreado1980]

Thank you

[@Matt-uc1tx]

That’s not true I’ve done this my whole life that’s a small corner pop crack he used cement that dries in 10 minutes

[@JohnBeede]

3:10 “I can edit your loud mouth out” 😂😂😂

[@mrlariata9290]

I use a hammer drill and place screws on both sides Then use wire to criss cross like a shoe laces on a shoe. Then put cement.

[@rubens21]

Nice tip, I'll do the same

[@esmeesme5268]

Thank you, sir!

[@jpramos5959]

That's the correct way

[@josemourinho8394]

I have done that job for 30 years, what I do I put some 3/8 rebar, I make the concrete with sand, gravel with Portland cement mixed with water and glue, after it is dry I cut the corner between the brick and the Foundation to take the pressure off from the weight of the wall to the Foundation, and in the cut you cover it with silicone

[@thomasbell6839]

That's the lasting repair. Not what he is doing. Tapcons work well as a replacement for rebar

[@pandemonic66]

is there guide you can recommend doing this online somewhere? Do you need a bonding agent?

[@jasonb6468]

So thankful for this video. For years I had this issue with my house. Then I saw this video two days ago and I just fixed it. Thank you again.

[@hilmania7248]

What if I still have the corner that fell off? Can I just use some quickset and basically glue it back in?

[@shure46]

step one - get the damn garden border out of your way ..... now proceed

[@raydodge6015]

"Shut yo mouth Kristen". Glad you didn't edit that out - it made my morning. Enjoy your kids while you can!!!

[@achardjc]

So Quick Set and Fortifier? I will get some, thanks. I think it would be good to bend a small piece of wire fence to make a corner and embed it in the wet quick set.

[@lindsaylund956]

I am so glad I found your video. I have two corners I’m going to work on today. Thank you.

[@MusicHeartofMine2012]

How does a corner pop occur? Lack of a vapor barrier between the brick mortar and foundation. Before the brick is installed the bricklayer runs a sheet plastic that goes in behind and under the brick. The goal is to provide a vapor barrier that goes underneath the brick and behind the brick. Where the problem is created when the plastic is installed the plastic is cut off even with the wall stud corner post and is not run all the way to the end of the foundation corner. Then the wall adheres to the foundation at the corners. The daily expansion of the wall and foundation then the corner breaks. Most of the time where you see the end of the plastic is where you see the crack at both sides. I've inspected many new homes with cracked foundation corners and the buyers haven't moved into the home yet. In my opinion, how to repair would be to t ake a hammer drill and 3-inch concrete screws set the concrete screws to go in at the corner at a 45-degree angle leave like 1 inch of the concrete screws sticking out and apply epoxy to rebuild the corner. Also tape a piece of plastic where the plastic is missing. To my understanding bag, concrete will not work because foundations can be as high as 3000 psi type concrete making for two dissimilar concretes.

[@yazeed3881]

Would it help to lay mesh wire in layers ? How about bolts with connecting wires ?

[@15DurangoRT]

It's a good idea to use anchors in the existing concrete. Also, wetting your substrate will give you better adhesion.

[@deleteduser127]

I just want to say thank you. I just did this to my house its wont win a contest but its good.

[@hammershomereno]

Beautiful. Love to hear! Cheap easy fix for an eye sore. I bet it looks great

[@suewhite6827]

Needed this video. All 4 corners of my house needs repair after next door bedrock blasting for new subdivision.

[@TheTomar33]

Why did you put screws in? Great video.

[@Xytaaz]

How do you get that consistency of mix that it goes on like putty?

[@sasalt6305]

What is the name of the bottle of liquid he used? Replayed it and still can't understand him. Thanks.

[@envisionelectronics]

Liquid fortifier

[@TheDotransporter]

Don't you need a plastic barrier in between the Brick and new mortar?

[@dhtsoaedsdhtnadi9575]

3:10 i can edit you loud mouth out. lol!!! seriously though, these can be prevented by lapping the corners of the brick ledge, something nobody does any more because bottom line is about profit. what's happening... when concrete is plastic it climbs up the inside corners of the forms by capillary action. the concrete sets up with a slight incline at the corners. it's so slight you can't see it without a reference, but throw a long straightedge (something precision like a 6-ft framing level) and you will see a gap of daylight near the corners. this incline is enough for the expanding bricks to push against and cause microfracturing at the corner. winter freeze/thaw enlarges the microfracture causing the slough aka corner pop.

[@esmeesme5268]

Wow great info, thanks!

[@dhtsoaedsdhtnadi9575]

@@esmeesme5268 i should clarify though, there are a number of factors that contribute to sloughing. the wedge is only one of them.

[@lvvry1855]

I really wish I could understand what the heck you're talking about.

[@jimdanner9659]

can you use the same cement you mixed or do you have to remix for each application?

[@kaloosh2639]

Remix each

[@msk3905]

Wet sponge is best to match old cement

[@STTn-nn3di]

i dont know how this happen can you explain

[@yzmoto80]

It usually happens from a lack of vertical control joints in the brick. They (control joints) should be every 20’ or so, but no more than 25’.

[@timwilliams632]

Do you mean brick ties?

[@luiscocroj7412]

Ok Doc

[@davidvargas6192]

Damp sponge float to feather Iin the edges

[@timwebber8630]

3:45 “Shut yer mouth, Kristen!”

[@jackofalltrades5904]

How much does a job like that cost?

[@hammershomereno]

Cost about $15 in material

[@zachmatt3]

This looks exactly like one of the corners of my house. Some of the info online is scary, and indicates that when crumbling occurs, the integrity of the home is compromised. But this looks more cosmetic, and I hope that's all I have going on at my house.

[@hammershomereno]

If it’s just at the corner of your foundation then it’s not a structural issue, it’s Just cosmetic. All the pressure on the inside of the house pushes outward and the corners are the weakest part. If you have cracks in brick walls that are 1”+ then that’s concerning. If you have cracks on your foundation floor that you can fit a pencil eraser end through, then that’s concerning as well. But hairline cracks are normal, so don’t freak out if there’s smaller cracks like that. Thanks for watching! You have no worries on these corners!

[@zachmatt3]

@@hammershomereno Thank you. I appreciate the reassurance.

[@Bebe.B.]

The sound of the lady's voice when it was sped up is pretty much what men hear when us women are talking to them at any given moment. We talk and y'all hear that sound. LOLOLOLOL!

[@dhtsoaedsdhtnadi9575]

woman: i noticed this thing that needs something done about because if nothing is done all these bad terrible things will happen so i'm trying to decide to do this or that but now that i hear it out loud i think i'll do something entirely different because that will also let me take care of this other thing over here that isn't at all related to what i've been yammering about so dinner will be ready by 6. compared to man: me do stuff. home by 6. or if he's a thoughtful man AND HIS WOMAN DOESN'T WASTE WORDS: me do stuff. home by 6. you need me get/do anything on way home? no? ok. love you. edit for emphasis

[@halo9lady]

Speak for yourself.

[@halo9lady]

@@dhtsoaedsdhtnadi9575yeah, except for many of us women who are doing these types of fixes ourselves cause half the men out there don’t know shit.

[@ReedHarrison]

Ok , bonding agent must be used first and hydraulic cement is preferred. Otherwise it's going to crack again and fall off in a year

[@hammershomereno]

I’ll make sure to let my structural engineer know your thoughts

[@Marcoosianism]

I would have used a regular sand/portland mix with a portland-glue slurry as a primer but I don't see the need for hydraulic cement which is mainly used to prevent water leaks. Hydraulic cement also bonds less to old concrete, though I see you did advise a bonding agent first.

[@sherevejohnson9422]

That probably fell out... lol .. it's too wet. You should do layer by layer. Wait for one layer to solidify, screw holes and put nail or tie wire in the whole for strength and then another layer. 👍🏽 do a video with you tapping the patch you've done with a hammer. I want to see results

[@tepsti6613]

Few Tapcons would do that's what I always use

[@brandissweetdesign3980]

Thank you so much sir for sharing this!😊

[@theleo9355]

I wanted to see the final set product to see if you can see a difference. You cut the video short.

[@ElsaAndAnnie]

Great video; thanks so much.

[@alexanderkucinich3753]

Great video, but I can't get over how you say cement. SEE-MENT! 😂

[@tammyoineon6699]

Thanks so much for sharing!

[@blaircapel1384]

Looks sweet brother! Thanks for sharing!

[@pglazzari1]

I think when you said shut your mouth the cement was able to set. Haha

[@hammershomereno]

💯

[@georgealbert33]

Your statement that " cement "is weaker in corners of a foundation is normal, IS FALSED ! First, it is not " cement " but " concrete ".... Cement is one of an ingredient that produces concrete. A properly poured foundation would not produce corners to chip off like the one in your video. That situation was caused by water added to to the concrete mix when pouring, affecting its strength. Secondly, your patch work will definitely not last more than two years. What you have put is a mortar and the thickness of what you have put will not hold, especially if this house is in a harsh winter condition zone. Basically, there isn't nothing on the market that will do a proper and long lasting job for this type of repair. I am a Civil Engineering Technologist specialized in concrete....

[@hammershomereno]

I agree with everything you said. This repair was on a house being sold and the buyer wanted it fixed. Even though they were told it was purely cosmetic and would crack again within a couple years. It’s the nature of the beast. Thanks for watching!

[@ElsaAndAnnie]

Hello Civil Engineer, Then what do you suggest in such situations? Just leave it as is? I doubt it. I honestly liked the video although it’s not a perm fix. What else do you suggest? I am NOT a civil engineer;)

[@albertreado1980]

Booooooooooooo

[@darrinhope6540]

A properly poured foundation would not do this ? My ass ! ! Being a Engineer everything looks good paper

[@Danny-ju2ip]

It'll hold . I had a similar issue but I used rapid set mortar on corner with a portland and bonding agent slurry as primer. I also parged over it with Cement All. Its held for many years in brutal northeast winters

[@SunDevil31]

Good vid thx.

[@thehornoftheunicorn4057]

Jeez! You didn't do it properly. It's hollow inside.

[@jefferywhite4830]

Freakin' halarious!

[@AR-gy1il]

man she won't be quiet

[@macario9035]

You need ardex cp

[@xcmskim4]

its gonna fall apart again

[@OOICU812]

Yeah, it does look like there was an air bubble trapped in the top section.

[@xcmskim4]

@@OOICU812 You want to place broken rocks or use concrete nails so that the concrete can stay or form in place. Also use concrete bond/fortifier

[@rjbullock]

Agreed... there were huge voids in there it looked like.

[@bassface1246]

@@rjbullock yeah I wasn't impressed by this. The corner wasn't even straight. Definitely going to do it again next year

[@pgdmed]

That lady can talk..lol

[@brianschrier6193]

It's really annoying when you're trying to work, especially with time sensitive material.

[@fimothy]

Need a better peanut butter coat.

[@jchrg2336]

Fundament...

[@Marie-bi6tg]

So annoying . Interested with the info not that annoying noise

[@Andy-yu7ux]

that sucked....terrible repair

[@gregmf9427]

You’re NOT mudding Sheetrock. That’s NOT going to hold up pressure from the bricks. This is why you don’t DIY! HGTV doesn’t show the whole process. LMMFAO

[@hammershomereno]

Funny thing is that nothing will hold up on the corners over time. It’s the simple physics and pressure of a home sitting on a slab, the weakest points are the edges. It’s a cosmetic issue, not structural. Thanks for watching, have a blessed day!