Repointing of external brickwork and possibly a small amount of brickwork to be replaced. Cracks that require some opening up and can be patched by a mason.
It is important to establish the root cause and then to take professional advice before making a judgement as to what action to take. They can also be caused when the foundations of the house move. These can occur as a new house ‘settles’ or when the construction materials expand and contract overtime with environmental changes. What causes cracks in walls and what are the different types?Ĭracks appear in a wall for a number of reasons:
This guide provides information around determining the type of crack you have, what course of action to take, in particular how to repair your walls using crack stitching. The majority of the time these cracks can be easily repaired. There is no need to panic, however, as only a small amount of cracks are symptomatic of a more serious underlying structural problem. Contact CPR Products for technical assistance before beginning your repair.If you see cracks in your external walls then you may well be worried that the structural integrity of your home is at risk. Under no circumstances should this product be handled without proper eye protection and protective clothing. Do not thin, solvents prevent proper cure. New Concrete must be at least 28 days old. Temperature of substrate must be above 40☏.
Smooth consistency, easy to feather edge.Excellent adhesion to concrete, wood and metals.Easy to apply with standard caulk guns.Seals moisture out and repairs integrity of foundation.Step-by-Step Instructions for Crack Repairs.1 set of 2-part epoxy port/crack cover paste. A non-sag epoxy paste used primarily for applying port and sealing over cracks prior to injection with #1001 injection epoxy.
3 units of single component #1001 LV Injection Epoxy. A 100% solids moisture insensitive epoxy designed to permanently restore structural strength to cracked concrete.Product is very quick curing and gels withing about 30 minutes. It will penetrate and fill cracks as small as. CPR’s injection epoxy resin is designed to displace water and weld the wall together again, stopping leaks and restore structural integrity. So if crack is very irregular, or wider, or product is applied too quickly so it does not run down crack from top to bottom, less coverage will occur. The kit comes with enough material to fill an interior wall crack up to approximately 8-10 linear ft. Kit includes everything needed to repair a standard crack in your home’s poured-in-place concrete foundation wall. Ordering Notes:Ī Complete Epoxy Injection Kit for low pressure crack injection. LV injection epoxy, 1 set epoxy port/cover paste, caulk gun, 20 ports, safety glass, instructions and more accessories. Low Pressure Epoxy Injection kit for Approx 8-10 Feet of concrete foundation crack repairs.