If water traces its path into your basement and causes damage the room may become useless Tie rod leaks are among the simplest problems to solve but they are the most common entry point of basements that leak Tie rod holes are small holes present in your foundation that allows water to get in They are also called pinholes or rod pockets
2014 08 01 nbsp 0183 32 In the basement when it comes to tie rod hole repair a homeowner will get 4 tie rod holes repair for 99 We have tie rod hole repair service all over Detroit for basement waterproofing Bad tie rod holes can cause a lot of damage and make your foundation weak and that can cost you a lot of money in repairs Why tie rod hole injections An
Luckily tie rod hole plugs fill in gaps and reduce leaks in your basement The TRX 174 Swell Plug is the only product of its kind Since its creation in 1997 it has received three patents Its water activated materials help it expand to stop leaks and last longer than traditional bonding materials like caulk or epoxy
Whole Basement Rod Hole Repairs Protect your valuables with preventing water from entering your home through basement tie rod holes This will SAVE you THOUSANDS of DOLLARS from future damages Whether you are finishing your basement or just want to stop the water leaks we have you covered with our rod hole repair service and home
FIX TIE ROD HOLE LEAKS YOURSELFWITH THE TRX 174 SWELL PLUG User friendly and easy to apply Second stage permanent water activated swell shaft Utilizing the same sealing techniques used in field by Mr Sponge Waterproofing Found on http www mich gov as a Michigan Made Product
If neglected these cracks can cause severe damage to the cement walls in your basement StayDry 174 Waterproofing offers a polyurethane injection for tie rod hole leaks The polyurethane material is able to penetrate the cracks and plug the tie rod holes to keep leaks from breaking down your walls
Tie Rod Holes While not as common in newer builds older poured foundations had steel rods called tie rods that went through the walls to hold the steel rods together before pouring After the pour they were removed and filled with hydraulic cement Over time that cement can fail and allow water into your basement Solutions to Fix Leaking Basement Walls
After removal of the rods and wood forms there are tiny holes called rod holes By and far these are one of the most common basement leak issues that are facing Michigan homeowners These rod holes can easily be repaired by the StayDry 174 team using our polyurethane crack injection method Leaking Foundation – Courtesy of This Old House
Leaking rod holes in poured basement walls plumbman 10 years ago I have poured concrete basement walls and several of the tie rod holes are leaking I was wondering what is the best method of repairing this problem So far I ve heard of using plain hydraulic cement and also water activated polyurethane Any suggestions would be appreciated
2010 02 02 nbsp 0183 32 Step 3 Rod or Snake the Basement Floor Drain Push the rod into the drain and pour a small amount of water down behind it Continue rodding the drain trying to push slightly further each time The water will help to wash out anything which is causing the blockage Try to push as far as you can until the rod won t go any further If you re using a snake rather than
How Tie Rod Holes Cause Leaky Basement Issues Unfortunately tie rod holes are incredibly common in cement structures and cement basements In older construction work cement forms were held together by wood and steel rods Once the cement dried the wood and steel rods were removed and the steel rods would leave tiny holes in the cement These tie rod holes
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The steel rods were placed in rows every 1 to 1 and 1 2 feet Afterward the steel rods were removed and they left tiny holes known as tie rod holes These holes make it easy for water to leak into your basement and even cause more extensive damage Tie rod holes can crack and water can enter the cracks further damaging the cement structures
Tie Rods The tie rods are used for framing the foundation during construction A common waterproofing issue we find is when these deteriorate over time they create holes in the walls that allow water to seep into While it seems like it could be a big problem it is one we often encounter and are experts at repairing
2022 03 02 nbsp 0183 32 How to repair leaking tie rod holes in a poured concrete basement wall staydry foundation hole leaks mi repairs for walls southeast michigan waterproof كيفية إصلاح تسريب ثقوب قضيب التعادل في جدار قبو خرساني مصبوب How To Repair Leaking Tie Rod Holes In A Poured Concrete Basement Wall Staydry Foundation Repair Tie Rod Hole Leaks Mi How To
2010 12 14 nbsp 0183 32 TRX plug is an instant fix for leaks in basement rod holes Novi Michigan Polyurethane injection waterproofing company Mr Sponge Waterproofing of southeast Michigan is offering a newly developed tie rod hole leak device called quot TRX Compressed Swell Plug quot The company says homeowners property managers and maintenance repair personnel can
2003 12 22 nbsp 0183 32 Cut yourself two squares of plywood adequate to cover the hole drill a hole for the threaded rod in the center of both squares Locate some waterproof compressible material to serve as a gasket Cut two gaskets and cut a hole for the threaded rod in the middles of the gaskets Place one gasket and one plywood square on each side and bolt them up tight
2015 10 01 nbsp 0183 32 In my opinion This is a very good and effective way to fix Rod holes that leak in your basement I did this 25 years ago and it still works I ve done this t
2004 03 05 nbsp 0183 32 The reason rod holes often leak is because the state only requires a builder to place 1 cork in a hole that is approx 12 inches in thickness Should have been completely plugged with numerous
2011 02 11 nbsp 0183 32 I have to make an unexpected repair to my poured concrete foundation A water leak led me to remove drywall in my basement and to my surprise I discovered rows of holes 5 8 inch diameter in my
2017 09 06 nbsp 0183 32 It is a simple fix and usually companies charge a mininum charge to come out and then so much per rod hole I have heard costs of 25 to 50 per hole 2 Cracks Cracks usually come from back filling around the basement In the old days they use to brace the basement walls before they back filled
If the home you ownhas partial or full insulation on the basement walls then a leaky tie rod hole may not be visible until the insulation is cut and the area in behind inspected If you do notice water pooling on the basement floor after a rainfall or snow melting and can t see a crack below the insulation strapping then chances are you have a leaking tie rod hole
Basement Waterproofing Photo Album Leaking Rod Holes in Northville MI A homeowner contacted HomeSpec because water was seeping into her basement The walls had leaking rod holes as well as leaking cracks Our team repaired the cracks and rod holes to
We repair tie rod hole leaks by using our patent products and repair methods Tie rod hole leaks can appear as a quarter size stain or a small water line that leaks down to your floor Our technicians can service 1 tie rod hole or your entire basement s tie rod holes in one visit Tie rod hole leak repairs are offered by Mr Sponge Waterproofing Inc While these repairs are
2021 11 28 nbsp 0183 32 What is a basement rod hole Rod holes are created at the time of building a foundation wall They were created by smooth steel rods approximately 5 8″ and are placed in rows within the concrete foundation form panels in order to hold the concrete forms together and to prevent bulging from the weight of wet concrete
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The HomeSpec crew ventured up to Caseville sadly not for the famous Cheeseburger festival but to repair some leaking cracks and rod holes The homeowner wanted them permanently repaired and wanted his basement waterproofed after experiencing water issues for many years Living so close to the water these issues are expected but preventable Our crew sealed the
2011 05 06 nbsp 0183 32 And yes we are instructing you to fix a water issue in your basement with water Photo by diyadvice com 4 Once the repair has been verified you can paint with a concrete waterproofing paint such as Drylock for additional protection If the leaks continue call a professional Occasionally the rod hole leaks can be due to more severe issues In my
2017 04 25 nbsp 0183 32 Tie rod holes Snap rods Leaks from I beam pockets Pipe penetrations through the foundation wall ie Air conditioning lines electrical conduits gas lines etc Around or below window frames and through basement windows and Leaks originating between the floor slab and the foundation wall By far the vast majority of basement leaks can be attributed to
A scientific solution for a common basement tie rod hole leak The common tie rod hole problem has been an issue for homeowners causing flooded basements lost items and costly repairs These leaks are often incorrectly diagnosed as a failed foundation drain tile system or an unexplained leak source that results in high repair costs for the consumer The most