Don't give yourself a damn stroke.

I'm trying to think of the name of it, but I'm thinking the hydrolic cement you inject is what I'm thinking of.............you can do that from the inside.

edit: or what redbrian had already said anyway.

I have been using a quick dry patch cement of the repair spots. What is the difference between hydrolic cement and the quick patch cement ?

The small leaks I'm trying to just brush the sealant over for now, but marking them for another date to do since time is a concern.

Again, the big plans are set up for the summer whear I can get the landscaping done as well as the rest of the inside.

As for III, damn that boy is lazy. Finds more damn resons not to help than I have ever seen from any kid. :cuss:

I'm thinking it was Bitchathane

is that what MEME is using these days as a tampon.. that would explain EVERYTHING!

bitchathane is what we called it........I wasn't sure if that was the actual name or not. We used the same stuff on roofs in the mountains........a couple of rows at the bottom 8' to protect the roof from damage from Ice-dams etc...............same stuff around school foundation I worked on in Iowa.

You don't work, you don't eat. That cures lazy pretty quickly from where I'm sitt'n.

Far be it from me to tell you how to raise your boy, but the computer wouldn't come on until he had the slope fixed against your foundation.

The Corps of Engineers is always building levees and sh*t, I am sure they could figure out something. Give them a call.

http://www.usace.army.mil/

You could also try seeking remedy at the Courthouse.

And there is always the double-wide option.

It is very rare that folks with a double wide have any problems with basement moisture.

Its good.

There *IS* that whole Kentucky-Tornado magnet issue though....



I can see III on the 6 o Clock news now "It was Paaaaaaaaaaandalerium!"

I have no idea what bitchathane is or isnt'... I just thought it was a funny word...

Who needs a basement, pick up the house and put it on a slab. Pluse there better be a window in the Bedroom or the Police will come take you away...

Roy,
I have this same problem. I need to find a solution, too. I've been holding off on having the foundation repaired because that is very expensive. Here's something I found on Lowe's website.

http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=howT.../rightNavHowTo

Jump right in, it's alot of fun ! :thumb:

Didn't read all the responses - this may have already been stated.

Trying to "seal" the interior of the basement walls is probably going to be pretty fruitless. It may slow it down or actually work - for awhile.

You will need to stop the water from even heading toward your foundation.

Gutters and downspouts must be working properly and you need to grade your lot so that you have a slope away from the foundation.

You can also dig out around the foundation and apply a waterproof wrap. They make spray stuff and there is a product that is like a rubber membrane that can also be applied.

If you do dig it out, go down to the footings and put some pipe (like 3-4" PVC) with holes in it surrounded by gravel. You may want to have a contractor help or give you the details.

Delayed maintenance (especially that which results in moisture intrusions) is the most costly home repair item.

Good luck!

Hey Roy, I haven't read through the entire thread but this is right up my alley.. Along with all the other suggestions about proper drainage you should also apply a membrane to the foundation since you already have it dug out..

The stuff you want to use is called Cetco Voltex DS www.cetco.com


It's easy to install and will solve your problem permanently..

I'm in the waterproofing business, The company I've worked for for the last 16 years (12 in the field) specializes in below grade waterproofing.

I know Iowanian meant well when he mentioned Bituthene, but I must reccomend you stay away from that stuff, we use lots of it though because architects still spec it..

Voltex is a bentonite product that should work well for ya..

Good luck and I'd be happy to answer any questions for you..

I'll just be over here in the corner, putting my thumb back in mah butt......

Listen to the seahag....I'm not a guru....thats just the stuff, people I worked for 8-10 years ago had me install.