The Crackman Podcast

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This podcast provides expert wall and basement crack repair tips for homeowners and businesses. A1 Foundation's valuable insight and information will help avert the disaster of a flooded basement and save you money.

  1. FEB 4

    Episode 434 - The New England Patriots broke my foundation. How can I repair it?

    The New England Patriots didn't really break the foundation. A1 Foundation Crack Repair’s miracle work extended to fixing a foundation damaged by a vehicle that was coming from the New England Patriots AFC Championship game win. Good luck in the Super Bowl!

  2. FEB 3

    Episode 433 - Can salt from roads in the winter damage my home?

    It’s winter in the northeast and salted roadways are commonplace. As the tires track salt into your garage, what kinds of corrosive effects can it have on your house? Adam shares his experience with salt in the winter and how it can affect one's garage floor and what preventative things can be done do to avert its corrosive effects.

  3. JAN 20

    Episode 432 - Can I use a DIY repair kit to fix my foundation wall crack?

    In this episode, Adam shares an experience with a DIY foundation crack repair kit. He sent a picture of a foundation wall crack that looks like a project that went…well…. really bad. Suffice it to say, leave jobs like this to the pros if you want it done correctly.

  4. JAN 19

    Episode 431 - What is the difference between a cosmetic foundation crack and one that actually needs maintenance?

    It’s common to see hairline cracks in concrete. Nevertheless, there a point where the crack is not just something to keep an eye on but something that needs repair. Adam explains the difference.

  5. 12/09/2025

    Episode 430 - Can spray foam insulation waterproof a basement?

    In this episode, Adam shares a case study and explains why spray foam insulation isn’t an effective method for waterproofing a basement.

  6. 11/11/2025

    Episode 429 - Mice are getting through my stone foundation. What can I do?

    Stone foundations are generally pretty old so it’s likely that at some point, homeowners will need to do some maintenance on them. So, if mice have dug their version of the Ted Williams tunnel into your stone foundation, what can you do?

  7. 10/22/2025

    Episode 428 - How much hydraulic cement does it take to stop a water leak?

    The Crack Daddy has talked in the past about how ineffective hydraulic cement is at stopping water leaks long-term. But if you put enough hydraulic cement on a crack, eventually it’ll stop the water, won’t it? Adam explains why that is faulty logic.

  8. 10/15/2025

    Episode 427 - A1’s strategy for rapid basement water problem diagnosis

    In this episode, Adam shares A1’s strategy for diagnosing a basement water problem and recommending a solution. HINT: Less sales and more fixing.

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This podcast provides expert wall and basement crack repair tips for homeowners and businesses. A1 Foundation's valuable insight and information will help avert the disaster of a flooded basement and save you money.

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  • Creator
    crackman
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    455
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License - Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/
  • Show Website
    The Crackman Podcast