Burrcold wrote:
My main return stays open all year, and I keep 2 of 4 registers open to balance.
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| Author: | Burrcold [ Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Basement floor cracks |
Like most newer built houses, my basement floor has several cracks (some hairline, some 3-4mm wide). I think they've stabilized now so I'm looking to get them filled. Ideally I would like them injected to make sure they are water tight rather than just using one of those surface epoxy kits found at HD. Has anyone had this done? Cost? Reputable contractor? Many thanks. |
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| Author: | Halton Home Inspector [ Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Basement floor cracks |
Burrcold wrote: Like most newer built houses, my basement floor has several cracks (some hairline, some 3-4mm wide). I think they've stabilized now so I'm looking to get them filled. Ideally I would like them injected to make sure they are water tight rather than just using one of those surface epoxy kits found at HD. Has anyone had this done? Cost? Reputable contractor? Many thanks. Provided your sump is doing it's job you should not need to worry about those cracks leaking BUT, that does not mean you should not fill them if they bother you. |
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| Author: | Burrcold [ Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Basement floor cracks |
Halton Home Inspector wrote: Burrcold wrote: Like most newer built houses, my basement floor has several cracks (some hairline, some 3-4mm wide). I think they've stabilized now so I'm looking to get them filled. Ideally I would like them injected to make sure they are water tight rather than just using one of those surface epoxy kits found at HD. Has anyone had this done? Cost? Reputable contractor? Many thanks. Provided your sump is doing it's job you should not need to worry about those cracks leaking BUT, that does not mean you should not fill them if they bother you. Yeah they're not leaking, but I do think they are not helping the overall moisture issues of basements. I run a dehumidifier in the summer and it pretty much has to run 24/7 or the relative humidity will creep up around 60% in the basement (subsequently causing higher humidity levels in the rest of the house). Sealing the cracks also helps with little insects from coming up through the slab. |
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| Author: | Halton Home Inspector [ Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Basement floor cracks |
Burrcold wrote: Halton Home Inspector wrote: Burrcold wrote: Like most newer built houses, my basement floor has several cracks (some hairline, some 3-4mm wide). I think they've stabilized now so I'm looking to get them filled. Ideally I would like them injected to make sure they are water tight rather than just using one of those surface epoxy kits found at HD. Has anyone had this done? Cost? Reputable contractor? Many thanks. Provided your sump is doing it's job you should not need to worry about those cracks leaking BUT, that does not mean you should not fill them if they bother you. Yeah they're not leaking, but I do think they are not helping the overall moisture issues of basements. I run a dehumidifier in the summer and it pretty much has to run 24/7 or the relative humidity will creep up around 60% in the basement (subsequently causing higher humidity levels in the rest of the house). Sealing the cracks also helps with little insects from coming up through the slab. Have you / or do you close the Air Return in the basement. If so you need to open it. Other than removing heat from your home, the AC is also a giant dehumidifier and if your Air Return in the basement is closed then it can not remove humidity from that area. |
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| Author: | Burrcold [ Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Basement floor cracks |
My main return stays open all year, and I keep 2 of 4 registers open to balance. |
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| Author: | Halton Home Inspector [ Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Basement floor cracks |
Burrcold wrote: My main return stays open all year, and I keep 2 of 4 registers open to balance. Perfect
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| Author: | justagirl [ Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:27 am ] | ||
| Post subject: | Re: Basement floor cracks | ||
Mattamy rule of thumb is (or was) if you can fit a quarter in the crack, then it needs to be filled. If thinner then a quarter it' is fine.
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| Author: | Burrcold [ Tue Mar 15, 2016 11:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Basement floor cracks |
justagirl wrote: Mattamy rule of thumb is (or was) if you can fit a quarter in the crack, then it needs to be filled. If thinner then a quarter it' is fine. Well it's never a Mattamy decision to make, it's a Tarion warranty issue. Tarion guideline for repair under warranty is 6mm+. |
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| Author: | HaltonPeelHomeInspection [ Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Basement floor cracks |
4mm http://www.tarion.com/Warranty-Protecti ... r%20cracks John Allingham Owner & Certified Home Inspector Halton-Peel Home Inspection (416) 254-5869 inspect@peelhomeinspection.com http://www.peelhomeinspection.com |
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| Author: | Burrcold [ Tue Mar 15, 2016 7:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Basement floor cracks |
HaltonPeelHomeInspection wrote: 4mm http://www.tarion.com/Warranty-Protecti ... r%20cracks John Allingham Owner & Certified Home Inspector Halton-Peel Home Inspection (416) 254-5869 inspect@peelhomeinspection.com http://www.peelhomeinspection.com Thanks! I just remeasured the cracks and most are 1-1.5mm with one larger one at 2mm. Maybe I should just live with them, seeing as though Tarion wouldn't have considered them an issue even if I was within the warranty period. |
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| Author: | HaltonPeelHomeInspection [ Tue Mar 15, 2016 7:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Basement floor cracks |
No problem. You may want to consider just sealing them with grey caulk. That will reduce Radon entry into the basement, not that we're in a high Radon area anyway. John Allingham Owner & Certified Home Inspector Halton-Peel Home Inspection (416) 254-5869 inspect@peelhomeinspection.com http://www.peelhomeinspection.com |
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| Author: | Burrcold [ Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Basement floor cracks |
HaltonPeelHomeInspection wrote: No problem. You may want to consider just sealing them with grey caulk. That will reduce Radon entry into the basement, not that we're in a high Radon area anyway. John Allingham Owner & Certified Home Inspector Halton-Peel Home Inspection (416) 254-5869 inspect@peelhomeinspection.com http://www.peelhomeinspection.com I think that's exactly what I'm going to do. The minimal amount of radon, moisture, and bugs will be reduced and it will look a lot nicer I suppose. |
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| Author: | Hodor [ Wed Mar 16, 2016 5:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Basement floor cracks |
Do bugs really come through 2mm cracks in the concrete floor? Are there really so many insects living down in 6+ feet of clay? I think your insect infestation is likely coming from somewhere else. |
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| Author: | Halton Home Inspector [ Wed Mar 16, 2016 5:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Basement floor cracks |
Hodor wrote: I think your insect infestation is likely coming from somewhere else. Maybe from the sump pit. Some are pretty nasty.
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| Author: | Burrcold [ Wed Mar 16, 2016 6:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Basement floor cracks |
Hodor wrote: Do bugs really come through 2mm cracks in the concrete floor? Are there really so many insects living down in 6+ feet of clay? I think your insect infestation is likely coming from somewhere else. It's not an infestation. Just normal small bugs that every basement finds (spiders, etc.). They could be coming from anywhere really, but often you will find small voids under the slab, so yes it's entirely possible for small bugs to come up through. |
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