…about Concrete Cracks and Repairs:
| Q: | I have a crack in the wall of my house. Can Torque Lock™ repair wall cracks? |
| A: | Depending on the material that the wall is made of.
If it is a poured wall at least 4in. thick, yes. If it is poured block, yes. If it is hollow block, no. |
| Q: | Can your product repair a crack in my swimming pool? |
| A: | Absolutely. We created Torque Lock™ specifically for repairing structural cracks in pools, spas and fountains. They worked so well that we started using them for other cement based applications. |
| Q: | How long have the Torque Lock™ staples been used? |
| A: | The Torque Lock™ staple was created approximately 10 years ago with incredible success ever since. |
| Q: | Is the installation process difficult? |
| A: | No. Each Torque Lock™ kit comes with explicit instructions making the installation pretty easy. |
| Q: | What are some of the types of cracks Torque Lock can repair? |
| A: | Any type of structural crack on any solid cement type surface, 4″ or thicker. Learn about the different types of cracks. |
| Q: | What are some common methods of crack repair and how does Torque Lock stand out above the rest? |
| A: | The only other method is epoxy injection. Epoxy injection is a cement sealant that dries and hardens to seal the crack. In essence, you are gluing the crack together. Water will eventually find its way through.Check out how Torque Lock measure up against epoxy injection. |
| Q: | Is Torque Lock a permanent fix? |
| A: | Yes, we warranty our product for 10 years. |
| Q: | Why do foundation cracks develop? |
| A: | Many variables can play as a factor in structural failure. Freeze and thaw temperatures cause the concrete to shrink and expand. Concrete was poured too thin. Settlement in the earth and surrounding areas. ground shifting, land erosion, water erosion, lack of rebar and earthquakes.Furthermore, leaks in pools cause the rebar to rust and weaken. Learn why cracks develop. |