Hairline Cracks in Basement Walls Letting in Water: What to Do
Hairline cracks can still let water into a basement wall. Learn how to measure, track and classify them before choosing a repair.
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Water Ingress and Rising Damp
Hairline cracks can still let water into a basement wall. Learn how to measure, track and classify them before choosing a repair.
Find out why soil pressure drives water through foundation cracks, and how to seal them to stop basement moisture for good.
Stop water wicking from the foundation into drywall. Learn how capillary action carries moisture up block walls and how to interrupt that path.
Learn the warning signs of rising damp in old brick walls, from skirting-level stains and blistering paint to tide marks and salt deposits.