Ready to pour a new foundation
When you need to fix the foundation of your home, we usually think of it as a big job that needs to be contracted out to professionals. However, it's not always that hard to do. If you're handy with tools and can follow instructions, you may be able to handle the repairs yourself as long as you have the right materials and foundation repair tools. Most repairs involve fixing cracks and leaks that have been caused by rain and snow. There are some tools and materials that are essential for the job of foundation repair. Does this Spark an idea?
Trowels
You are likely going to need two types of trowels. One of them will be a pointing model and the other is used for plastering. Once you're ready to fill in the crack in the foundation, use the plastering trowel to apply the patching compound evenly on the surface.
Hammer
A regular hammer should come in handy when fixing the foundation as you can use it to strike the chisel with. This will allow you to use more force when chiseling into the stone or cement.
Chisel
A chisel is a small hand-held tool that comes with a shaped cutting edge. It's used for carving and cutting the stone in a foundation. Most people use human force while using a chisel to cut away at stone. However, you may also want to use a hammer or mallet to strike it to get more power. Make sure you get the right type of chisel for the foundation. A stone chisel or cold chisel should do the job as it's made to carve and cut stone, concrete slabs and bricks. When repairing the foundation, the chisel will be used to cut loose mortar from around the crack.
Wire Brush
This is a hand-held brush that comes with a set of steel wire bristles, making it an ideal tool for cleaning surfaces. The wire brush should be used to clean the crack before you start working on it and to clean up the debris and dust that is caused by chiseling the mortar.
Drill
A portable drill may be used instead of a wire brush to clean up the surface of the concrete or stone. You can use a wire-wheel attachment that might make things go a little easier and faster than using the brush. If you don't have a power socket handy, make sure the drill can run on battery power.
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