Basement wall cracks are common, but that doesn’t mean every crack should be repaired the same way. Some cracks may simply need to be sealed, while others can be a sign that a wall needs additional reinforcement.
That’s where the right concrete repair solution comes in.
Crack Injection: Seal and Repair Concrete Cracks
If you’re dealing with a crack in a poured concrete foundation wall, crack injection can help seal the crack and prevent water from finding its way into your basement.
The DRICORE Pro Concrete Repair Injection Kit provides a targeted solution for repairing appropriate concrete cracks from the inside, without the need for major demolition or exterior excavation.
But before reaching for an injection kit, it’s important to understand the crack itself. Is it simply a crack that needs sealing, or is it connected to movement in the wall?
Carbon Fiber Reinforcement: Add Strength Where It’s Needed
When a concrete wall is showing signs of movement or needs additional reinforcement, carbon fiber can provide a different solution.
The DRICORE Pro Concrete Repair Reinforcement Kit uses high-strength carbon fiber reinforcement bonded to the concrete surface with epoxy. The low-profile system helps reinforce the wall while taking up minimal space in your basement.
Unlike traditional bulky reinforcement methods, carbon fiber can be installed directly against the wall, making it a practical option for many basement applications.
Can You Use Both?
Yes. In fact, using both products can provide a more complete approach to repairing and reinforcing a basement wall crack.
Step 1 and 2: Prep and Inject the crack.
Start with the DRICORE Pro Concrete Repair Injection Kit to fill and seal the appropriate concrete crack.
Step 2: Reinforce the wall.
Once the crack has been properly repaired, use the DRICORE Pro Concrete Repair Reinforcement Kit to add high-strength carbon fiber reinforcement over the repaired area and help reinforce the wall.
Together, the two steps address both sides of the repair: the crack itself and the surrounding wall.
A Complete Crack Repair Process
A crack in a basement wall is more than just a line in the concrete. Proper repair means addressing the crack while also considering the strength and stability of the wall around it.
That’s why DRICORE Pro Concrete Repair offers both injection and carbon fiber reinforcement as part of a complete repair approach.
Repair the crack. Reinforce the wall.
By combining the DRICORE Pro Concrete Repair Injection Kit with the DRICORE Pro Concrete Repair Reinforcement Kit, you can take a more complete approach to repairing and reinforcing suitable poured concrete foundation cracks.