After the concrete has cured however it does not easily bend to outside forces.
Patching exterior concrete walls.
Concrete mix is similar to mortar mix the stuff i used to pour the floor of my shower but it is made up of sand and cement only.
The injection process fills the crack from top to bottom from inside to outside.
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Injecting a typical wall crack with an epoxy or urethane resin is done under pressure pushing the material from the inside all the way to the outside.
Concrete is is a lot coarser and includes large rocks and gravel.
The methods discussed in this article can be used to repair minor non structural cracks.
The only way to repair foundation wall cracks successfully is by the injection process.
If your aim is to make the wall look better a smooth surface is also easier to paint.
Step 1 clean and prepare the cracked area.
Patching such holes is a necessary part of keeping your concrete foundation wall in good repair.
Concrete walls are widely used because they are easy to form and durable once they set.