FlexiSpan Crack Repair to Resolve a Leaking Crack in the Basement Wall in Cincinnati, Ohio

A homeowner had a crack in their poured basement wall that was leaking water, so they called us for help.  The homeowner met with Donny, a Certified Inspector, who recommended that a FlexiSpan Crack Repair System is installed to resolve this problem for the homeowner.

The FlexiSpan Crack Repair System is a patented system from Basement Systems. The FlexiSpan crack repair system starts with a bead of sealant.  This is a typical method for fixing a leaking crack in a poured basement wall. The bead of sealant will slow the leak, if not completely stopping the wall from leaking. 

Here is the difference from other systems:  after applying a bead of sealant, the FlexiSpan Crack Repair System also includes two more steps. The reason that this is important is that as the house continues to settle, the leaking crack may open up a little more, allowing water to flow through again.  These steps will ensure that the crack remains dry, even after minor settling. After the bead of sealant is applied, a FlexiSpan Foam Drain Strip is applied over the bead of sealant.  This Foam Drain Strip will wick any water that gets through the bead of sealant and will drain it down into the WaterGuard basement waterproofing system or a decent size hole that is installed below, (which is the case here). The foam drain strip is then  covered by a flexible sealant overlay.  The flexible sealant overlay seals the complete repair, and can flex up to 3/4's of an inch. 

This repair was also covered with BrightWall paneling.  BrightWall panels can also be used to cover the basement walls to provide a semi-finished look, and also help to drain wall leaks down into the drainage system. Lastly, we cover the hole or drainage system with a layer of concrete, which is the wet concrete spot seen in the after picture.