Epoxy crack injections are an effective tool for treating foundation cracks or basement leaks. It’s a method that the foundation waterproofing experts at State Wide Waterproofing recommend to their clients in Jefferson City, MO, because it is both practical and convenient. If you have concerns about your basement or foundation, then you should familiarize yourself with what this technique is and how it works.

What Are Epoxy Crack Injections?

Epoxy is an extremely strong material, which is why it’s ideal for waterproofing. The injections are most commonly used to structurally repair cracks in concrete foundations and for waterproofing basements. This can be done from the basement, so that you can work on foundation repair without the need for time-consuming and invasive excavating. The epoxy’s bond strength is stronger than the concrete itself, so it permanently seals the crack. 

How It’s Done

A technician will access the crack in your basement and prepare it by adhering injection ports along the compromised area. The surface must be completely dry for the injection to bond properly. They will mix the epoxy paste, which has to cure for about half an hour before it’s injected. Once it’s properly cured, it can be administered through one port at a time, starting with the lowest one. Each crack can take anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes to address. The surface must be left undisturbed for a full day to seal properly.

The team at State Wide Waterproofing have 30 years of experience working with foundation waterproofing. Contact them at (573) 636-5079 to request a free estimate from a foundation contractor. They’ll conduct a thorough inspection and recommend a plan to make your foundation structurally secure and waterproof.