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This article will show how to repair a leaking crack in a poured concrete wall through the process of injection. It is a far superior method to doing a surface repair to the crack using caulk or hydraulic cement. It is a permanent and cost effective way of eliminating the problem of water in the basement. more »
The short answer is, all concrete cures under water without the need for you to do anything special. However, you can purchase a special type of cement at your local home improvement center or hardware store known as hydraulic cement. This type of cement has extra calcium added to it which speeds up the drying process--believe it or not, this formula was actually discovered by the ancient Romans, who used volcanic ash in their underwater concrete. more »
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