The use of compressed swell plugs that are water-activated is the most advanced method for stopping water.Water-activated materials are more effective in wet environments than conventional bonding materials.Over a three week period, exposure to moist air will cause the body to expand and cause additional pressure on the seal.
Step 1: You can see the wall from a distance of five feet away after the first tie rod hole leak.
The others may appear to be irregular in the surface of the concrete if you look at the wall in this method.Every eighteen inches across the wall, most homes have tie rod reinforcement holes.The upper row of the eight-foot high walls is five feet from the floor.Ten-foot (3.05 meters) high walls will have three rows with the first row approximately three feet high from the floor and the remaining two rows higher.The upper and lower rows are usually aligned.
Step 2: The 8 inch hole is fully exposed and the edges of the hole are hammered away with a standard hammer.
The front of the tie rod hole is usually a 14 inch to 1/2” inch.
Step 3: Expose the tie rod hole to a depth of three inches.
The hole should be exposed to a 3 inch depth by using a standard screwdriver, tie rod bar, or dowel rod.The area may need to be drilled out using a masonry bit.It will be necessary to drill the hole out using a masonry bit if the tie rod hole has been repaired before.
Step 4: After exposing the tie rod hole, flush out the debris with clean water or vacuuming.
Step 5: The exposed tie rod hole can be plugged into with a water activated compressed swell plug.
Step 6: Turn the end of the coupler.
Step 7: Once snug, lightly tap the end of the coupler with a hammer.
To tighten to a snug fit, use a 3/8 inch (9.53 millimeter) nut driver.It may cause the plug to spin or fail if you over tighten it.
Step 8: Leave as is or cover with a similar product that can be found in home improvement stores.