How to Fix Pushrod Holes

Fixing rod holes is an effective and inexpensive way to save money on home repairs. Tie-rod holes, according to Master Handyman, are hollow openings in concrete walls. The holes are created by pulling out iron rods that were in place to hold the facade together during initial phases of construction. An open rod hole can instigate water leakages out the front side of a wall or through cracks in the hole itself. While a professional repairman may charge upwards of $100 to fix a hole, you can do it yourself for as little as $3 per hole.

Things You'll Need

• Work gloves
• Clean rag
• Measuring tape
• Wine cork
• Straight-edge knife
• Putty knife
• 120 grit sand paper
• Hydraulic cement

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Slide on a pair of work gloves to protect your skin. Remove any dust, dirt or debris from the surrounding area and wipe the hole dry with a clean rag.

   • 2

     Measure the width of the hole with a measuring tape. Trim the long sides of a clean wine cork with a straight-edge knife to match the width of the hole.

   • 3

     Press the cork 3 1/2-inches deep into the hole.

   • 4

     Fill the hole with hydraulic cement using a putty knife. Hydraulic cement can be purchased at almost any home supply store. Allow five minutes for the cement to harden.

   • 5

     Smooth the cement surface with 120 grit sand paper.