Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jul 08, 2016 6:48 pm There is a leak in the basement of an apartment complex I am in charge of doing defects for. The leak is coming through hair line crack in the ceiling of the suspended slab to the basement. I am unable to determine the source of the leak and am subsequently seeking a solution to treat the leak where it is dripping. Does any one know of a product that can penetrate leaks and crystallise to potentially stop a leak from bottom to top? Re: Basement Leaks through hair line cracks 2Jul 08, 2016 9:08 pm Hi Patcait What's above the ceiling photos would help Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs There is water getting into the ceiling, I expected to find some holes in the corrugated roof but there weren't any so I suspect that the roof drip edge is letting water… 0 2452 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair to do it properly you need to dig out the garden and waterproof the outside of the wall. There are some products you can put on the face of the bricks but the water is… 2 4624 The spacing of the studs looks pretty large especially for a load bearing wall. 3 11117 |