Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Foundation Crack Repair in Collins, NY

During rainstorms, David noticed a crack in his basement in Collins, NY, that started to leak water. He needed a solution that would both seal and repair the crack. Our Team at Frank's Basement Systems went in and used a Xypex Patch’n Plug, which stops water within seconds and can seal the crack as well as other defects in the surrounding foundation. After the crack is repaired, we install BrightWall® Basement Wall Panels and a strip of WaterGuard® Basement Drainage System. These systems work together to help ensure that if any water does come through the wall around the repaired crack, it will stop water from getting into the basement by directing it to the perimeter drainage system. Now, David doesn’t need to worry about water in his basement after it rains, with the crack in his foundation repaired and the waterproofing systems in place.

The Crack In the Basement

In one corner of David's basement, he discovered a large crack through which water seeped during rainstorms. The water was coming in and pooling on the floor.

Prep For Xypex Repair

Before we could apply the Xypex system to the wall, the Team needed to U-out crack. This will allow us to see how deep the crack is, so we can get the Xypex in to fully plug the crack.

Xypex Patch'n Plug

The Xypex system will stop water within seconds and can seal the crack as well as other defects in the surrounding foundation. It's a cement-like compound that dries extremely fast, too!

BrightWall Basement Wall Panels

Shortly after the Xypex system is applied, the Team will install the BrightWall Basement Wall Panels. These panels are installed over the repaired foundation cracks because if any moisture seeps through that crack or the surrounding wall, the BrightWall will direct all of that water to the perimeter drainage system, ensuring no water leaks onto the basement floors.

WaterGuard Basement Drainage System

Under that newly installed BrightWall panel, we also installed a strip of WaterGuard Basement Drainage System. It is designed to capture that water that could be directed down from the BrightWall and then help direct it to the home's current perimeter drainage system in place.

Sealed In With Concrete

After the WaterGuard is installed, it is sealed over with concrete. This system is nearly invisible, with just the top flange visible, creating a seamless, repaired look when combined with the new BrightWall panel installed.