V vinny186 Junior Member Joined Apr 29, 2009 Messages 312 Reaction score 52 Aug 11, 2016 #1 I'm buying a town home and the inspector pointed out some cracks in the basement wall and recommended a repair. Has anyone used a DIY repair kit? Any recommendations between using an epoxy vs. polyurethane?
I'm buying a town home and the inspector pointed out some cracks in the basement wall and recommended a repair. Has anyone used a DIY repair kit? Any recommendations between using an epoxy vs. polyurethane?
slownsteady Well-Known Member Joined Jun 5, 2009 Messages 7,209 Reaction score 1,478 Location South Hills, Pittsburgh, PA Aug 11, 2016 #2 I haven't seen a "kit" before. Just a few simple tools and the right kind of patch. I'll let the experts comment on the proper material.
I haven't seen a "kit" before. Just a few simple tools and the right kind of patch. I'll let the experts comment on the proper material.
V vinny186 Junior Member Joined Apr 29, 2009 Messages 312 Reaction score 52 Aug 11, 2016 #3 Here's an example: http://dependabledepot.com/diyconcretecrackrepairkit.aspx
slownsteady Well-Known Member Joined Jun 5, 2009 Messages 7,209 Reaction score 1,478 Location South Hills, Pittsburgh, PA Aug 11, 2016 #4 Okay, impressive. I wonder how it holds up over time. It better be good at that price, but I am a skeptic at heart. Let's see what the pros say.
Okay, impressive. I wonder how it holds up over time. It better be good at that price, but I am a skeptic at heart. Let's see what the pros say.
V vinny186 Junior Member Joined Apr 29, 2009 Messages 312 Reaction score 52 Aug 11, 2016 #5 Compared to a professional job at $400 to $600 per crack it's a bargain
slownsteady Well-Known Member Joined Jun 5, 2009 Messages 7,209 Reaction score 1,478 Location South Hills, Pittsburgh, PA Aug 12, 2016 #6 compared to a bag of sand mix and a trowel, it's a ripoff.