Structural vs. Non-structural Foundation Cracks
Cracks in your foundation can trigger many questions. Is this a simple crack and nothing more? Will it worsen with time? Can it threaten the structural integrity of my home, especially the walls? Is there […]
I See Pool Cracks. Now what?
Repairing cracks in a pool isn’t something to be taken lightly. Pool cracks do more than let water out and cost money in refilling the pool regularly, they can ultimately cost you thousands of dollars […]
Repairing Corner Cracks With Torque Lock Staples
It is widely known that structural cracks are not repaired with 2-part epoxy, they are simply filled in an homeowners a led to believe that if the water isn’t flowing out fo the crack, it’s […]
Why Compression Works For Structural Crack Repair
When it comes to structural crack repair, anything that doesn’t repair the structure itself is useless. Putting epoxy into a crack doesn’t repair the structure, it blocks the hole, however, the structure is still damaged […]
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Sometimes You Just Walk Away
There are going to be moments in pool repair where you simply have to walk away. Torque Lock will save the world, but there are some jobs that just won’t get repaired no matter […]
Proper Compression Means Everything
Getting a crack stabilized means applying a solid compression to both sides of the crack. Applying proper compression means everything. Once that compression is applied at 12 inch intervals down the length of the crack, […]
If the Crack Takes Dye – It’s Structural
Understand, first off, if it doesn’t take dye, it can still be structural. However, in the video below, you’ll see that this crack is pulling dye. This tells us, without a doubt, that water is […]
I Used Torque Lock in my Basement
Colorado resident Mark Bancroft emailed to talk about his basement floor experience. What began with hairline cracks ended with a very secure feeling that exceeded his expectations for repair on a fairly new home near […]