Patching such holes is a necessary part of keeping your concrete foundation wall in good repair.
How to fix a hole in concrete block wall.
First clean any parts of the wall that you plan to repair so the cement or mortar adheres securely.
Hose the wall down or scrub it with a washcloth then use a metal file to smooth out any rough edges.
Readily available materials can fix some cracking in a block wall without having to tear it down and add new concrete follow the instructions below and take care of this damage before it can cause problems.
A huge hole in the cement wall that separates our garage from our basement.
To repair small cracks or holes in cinder block walls you can use concrete.
Cinder blocks can still be damaged by time and severe impact however.
Holes in a cinder block wall not only are unsightly but also over time will grow larger.
This will need to be completely filled with concrete to give you a nice square finished end.
For this project we used ready to use concrete mix.
We attached the form to the damaged end of the wall using a bunch of clamps.
If your aim is to make the wall look better a smooth surface is also easier to paint.
You can see how much of a void there was between the form and the blocks.
Patching a hole in a cinder block wall requires some time along with the appropriate materials to make the repair.
As moisture fills the holes and the temperature changes the edges will grow brittle and crumble.
Cinder block is a useful construction material since it is normally lighter than solid concrete and yet still durable enough to last under normal stress conditions.
A concrete block wall whether outdoors or otherwise can suffer damage due to weather flooding or accident.