How To Repair The Mortar On A Stone Foundation Wall
Hydraulic pressure caused by water resting against a stone foundation wall will eventually push against the stones and cause them to move. When a stone shifts, the mortar around it will crack and deteriorate. Crumbling mortar allows water from rain and melting snow to seep into your home and flood your basement. You need to shift the stone back into position and replace the mortar to stop the flooding. Here is how you can shift a stone back into position and replace the old mortar around it.