Drill a 1 1 2 inch deep hole in the wall on each pencil mark with a hammer drill and a masonry bit that is the same dimeter as a metal screw anchor sleeve.
How do i dry a concrete wall.
Otherwise mix in additional dry mix or water until you get the right consistency.
When using a liquid bonding agent paint the bonder onto the existing concrete and allow it to dry until it is tacky.
Typical applications for mortarless concrete masonry include basement walls foundation walls retaining walls exterior above grade walls internal bearing walls and partitions.
Tap a sleeve into each hole with a hammer.
Scrub away any dirt grime or gunk that is stuck to the concrete.
It s tempting to just squirt water into the dry concrete mix with a hose and mix up a soupy batch of concrete.
Just as in the process described above after the bonder has become tacky apply a scratch coat and then apply the repair material.
Use room fans to dry out small damp spots.
After all it s quicker and the runny concrete is easier to pour.
This is a good size area to work in so the drying of the slurry does not go faster then your ability to rub out the wall.
Apply the slurry to your new concrete wall by holding the trowel blade to the wall so the slurry is pressed onto it and wiping the slurry across the wall with a smooth arcing motion.
To do so place 1 or more fans in front of each damp spot and turn the fans to their highest setting.
This usually takes only a few minutes.
This will help clear out moist air while actively drying the damp spots.
Then remove any existing paint or gunk using a power washer or scraper and wire brush.
Clean the concrete thoroughly with trisodium phosphate tsp and warm water then let dry.
Dry stack masonry construction can prove to be a cost effective solution for residential and low rise commercial applications because of it s speed and ease of.
If the mixed concrete looks like the mix in step 9 it s ready to pour.
Drive three concrete nails spaced at even intervals through each side of each hat channel.
Use concrete nails and a concrete nail gun to attach the hat channels to the wall after drawing a plumb line to make sure you ve spaced the hat channels properly for the size of drywall and insulation you re using.
First sweep away any surface leaves debris and dirt.
Evenly coat a 2 by 2 foot area.
You do not have to worry about stains however if they are set in and not some sort of object stuck onto the surface.
Wet the concrete thoroughly and then cover it with the sheeting of your choice using bricks rocks or other heavy items to hold it in place.
If the moisture only affected a small area of the wall you may be able to dry it out using standard oscillating fans.