Crack Stitch Applications

Crack Stitch Membership Signup This state-of-the-art event facility in Kentucky is built on a hill overlooking a river.  This type location can be prone to settlement, and within a couple months after the concrete was poured, some cracking was discovered. The repair was made by United Structural Systems of Kentucky using a combination of Crack…

Crack Stitch Case Study Crack Stitch Membership Signup This case study comes to you courtesy of New York City based contractor: ZavzaSeal The Challenge:  A homeowner in Brooklyn contacted our team concerned about a persistent leak in their basement. Upon inspection, they identified a horizontal crack in the foundation wall, allowing water seepage during heavy…

This stem wall surround a residential swimming pool was experiencing cracking caused by settlement and lateral loading. Crack Stitches were used with a structural epoxy to prevent any further expansion of cracks.

Crack Stitch Case Study Crack Stitch Membership Signup This wheelchair ramp in central Michigan was suffering from cracking making it dangerous for wheelchair use. It was repaired using Crack Stitches, spaced approximately 12″ apart. The cracks were then filled and the entire ramp was re-surfaced making it once again safe for usage and far more…

Crack Stitch Case Study Crack Stitch Membership Signup This parking garage in Honolulu, Hawaii was experiencing failure of the topping slab on a high traffic parking structure. The Challenge The concrete in a parking structure had failed so badly that some cracked pieces could be slightly moved by hand. Project managers were considering a full…

This warehouse floor had an expansive crack of approximately 30′ in length, caused by excessive loads being placed on pallet rack shelving. The crack was stitched using five tow stitches with a cementitious mix.

Crack Stitch Case Study Crack Stitch Membership Signup This basement in Michigan had 3 structural cracks, two of them on exterior walls that were allowing for water entry. Crack stitches were installed on all three cracks approximately 12″ apart. For waterproofing, the two exterior wall cracks utilized a surface seal and injection port method for…

Crack Stitch Case Study Crack Stitch Membership Signup This large national chain retail store was experiencing severe cracking in various locations including product storage and employee break areas. The Challenge A high-traffic retail store was facing significant cracking in its concrete floor. These cracks weren’t just a cosmetic issue-they threatened the integrity of the surface…

This pool at a summer camp in New York needed repair for multiple cracks that were causing leaks throughout the pool. The Crack Stitch proved to be the perfect solution. Stitches were installed approximately 12″ on center using Xtreme anchoring epoxy. Several years after the installation was complete, every area that was repaired was holding strong and none of the leaks had returned.

Multiple cracks were visible through the plaster in this South Carolina home owner’s pool. After removing the plaster, the cracks were stitched and then covered with new plaster and paint. The contractor chose Crack Stitches over a product they had used in the past, cutting their labor in more than half.

Crack Stitch Case Study Crack Stitch Membership Signup   The walls on this storage unit were lacking effective support footings, causing the walls to settle and crack. Crack Stitches were installed on alternating angles. This technique allows for addressing the various movements of a settling structure by keep the carbon toes of the stitch in…

Crack Stitch Case Study Crack Stitch Membership Signup   Location: Medical College of Wisconsin Loading Dock Contractor: Cornerstone Restoration Project Scope: This loading dock contain inadequate steel in the concrete.  Opening and closing of the concrete under vehicle traffic was leading to severe cracking. An early version of the Crack Stitch was used along with…