Frequently asked questions
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What kinds of products do you use?
The injected material is a synthetic aquareactive, water-expanding type of monocomposite resin which expands from 700 to 1300% of its initial volume. The viscosity and reaction time of the products vary according to the type of crack to be injected.
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What guarantee do you offer?
We guarantee our product against water infiltration for 10 years without conditions.
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How is the product injected?
We drill on each side of the crack, into which we install our injectors. The product is injected with the aide of a hydraulic pump.
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Is your product toxic?
No, our product contains no solvent, is odorless and environment friendly.
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Can you guarantee that there will be no leaks elsewhere?
Our guarantee covers only the cracks that we treat
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When is the best time to do the job?
Regardless of the temperature, we always obtain the same results.
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The cracks doesn't leak? Why fix it?
It is important to inject cracks to maintain the buildings stuctural force.
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How long does it take to do the job?
It takes on average of 1 hour per crack.
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My brother-in-law did it himself!
To do this kind of work you must possess the necessary knowledge and equipment : what viscosity must the product have? What is its structural force? What reaction time must it have? In most cases the lack of knowledge provides mediocre results.
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Must the cracks be dry?
When a crack is dry we must inject water since the products we use are aquareactive.
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I can't see a crack, but there is water!
It can happen sometimes that water will infiltrate through porous concrete or a foundation.
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I'll put tar on the exterior, it will solve the problem?
The problem with tar is that at low temperature it loses its elasticity (flexibility); and then needs to be redone the following year.
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I've been told that there is nothing better than epoxy!
Most epoxies are too rigid and do not provide the flexibility to prevent other cracks from occuring.
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I'll go get a "do-it-yourself kit".
Many renovation and rental centres have rid themselves of there famous kits due to the large number of complaints from clients.
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The only reason i called is to get the advice of an expert. In reality, these fissures don't bother me much?
Negligence leads to structural problems, increases the amount of humidity, and attracts vermin.
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What is the cause of cracks?
Long periods of drought and harsh temperature changes are the principal causes.