so, we purchase a new to us home a few months ago and noticed that when it rains water comes through the gap that is found around the copper water main coming in the house through the concrete wall 6 feet below ground level in our basement.
I have read about several methods to solve this issue, from the use of expanding foam to filling the gap with Hydraulic cement. I would assume that I need to chisels out around the pipe to obtain a greater bond if I decide to go the Hydraulic cement route.
anyone have any experience in dealing with this issue? Should I suck it up and dig out around my foundation 7 feet deep and tackle the issue from the outside of the house rather than the inside? I'm looking to solve this problem for good and not a temporary fix. Any help would be appreciated. Attached is a pick of the main coming out of the concrete wall in the basement.
Best,
Zane
I have read about several methods to solve this issue, from the use of expanding foam to filling the gap with Hydraulic cement. I would assume that I need to chisels out around the pipe to obtain a greater bond if I decide to go the Hydraulic cement route.
anyone have any experience in dealing with this issue? Should I suck it up and dig out around my foundation 7 feet deep and tackle the issue from the outside of the house rather than the inside? I'm looking to solve this problem for good and not a temporary fix. Any help would be appreciated. Attached is a pick of the main coming out of the concrete wall in the basement.
Best,
Zane