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Can I Get My Basement Waterproofed In The Winter? | Smoky Mountain Crawlspace

SYNOPSIS: Many Middle Tennessee region homeowners will likely discover water leaks and damaged walls in their homes if their basements aren't protected by a waterproofed foundation.

Can I Get My Basement Waterproofed In The Winter?

BY: John Greene, Smoky Mountain Crawl Space Systems

Smoky-Mountain-Crawlspace-Systems-Can-I-Get-My-Waterproofing-In-The-WinterThe Middle Tennessee’s regions’ winters bring conditions ideal for causing foundation damage. The weather fluctuates between cold and warm, and it’s wet. Many homeowners will likely discover water leaks and damaged walls in their homes if their basements aren’t protected by a waterproofed foundation. Even if no notable storms or other natural events occur over the course of the winter, you might still experience a troubling surprise that may have occurred during that time as the summer months arrive.

Extremely cold temperatures followed by abnormally warm ones, copious amounts of snowfall, torrential downpours, you name it! It sometimes seems like our winters have brought all of them on in the same season! As the soil continuously shrinks and expands, it places intense strain on your foundation walls, creating a continuous freeze/thaw cycle that can inflict serious damage to your foundation. 

These frequent changes may cause new cracks to form, expand old ones, and fracture joints that can all allow water into your basement. Additionally, the freezing of your gutters and downspouts can result in ice jams and improper water drainage away from the foundation, only worsening the problem! Although it may be difficult for you to keep your basement waterproofed in the winter with DIY measures, a professional waterproofing service can easily help solve your moisture intrusion issues.

How To Know Whether You Need A Waterproofing Service? 

Keep an eye out for growing cracks, areas where the block-to-block mortar is coming apart, and locations where the caulking around the window wells is eroding. Your foundation walls may peel and flake, which could also be a sign of a water issue. You can call a professional waterproofing contractor, like us here at Smoky Mountain Crawlspace Systems, right away to receive a thorough and qualified evaluation. When we are finished, you will be prepared to make an intelligent choice even if you opt to wait until the spring! Look for anything out of the ordinary compared to how your basement typically appears, feels, and smells. Checking everything out is the best way because the problem appears in many different ways: even peeling paint in your basement could potentially be a sign of a water problem.

Possible Solutions That Might Help You! 

Excavation

An effective remedy to any external waterproofing issues is industrial excavation. In this procedure, we will excavate to the footing of your home’s foundation and the surrounding area. Everything that is blocking the way will be taken out and made ready for careful replacement once the job is finished.

A remedy to the external waterproofing issue is excavation. In this procedure, Smoky Mountain Crawlspace Systems will excavate to the footing of your home’s foundation and all around it. Everything that is blocking the path needs to be taken out. Connect with a professional who knows about it; many platforms provide waterproofing services, and Smoky Mountain Crawlspace Systems is one of them. The professionals working there can understand your issues in detail and provide you with good solutions. 

Repairing Foundation Cracks In Poured Concrete

A method known as “crack injection” can be used to quickly and affordably repair leaky cracks in poured concrete foundations. This is when a pressurized injection of epoxy fills a foundation crack. Water cannot enter the foundation after the crack has been filled because, essentially, there is no longer a crack.

When excavation is not a possibility, such as in above ground structures like parking garages, this procedure is frequently used. A lot of times, you can not repair the cracks on your own, and you will need professional help for it. Of course, these crack injection techniques do not remedy the source of the problem that is creating them in the first place!  

Repair Of Concrete Or Cinder Block Foundation Leaks

Although cracking is what causes concrete block foundation leaks, it’s crucial to keep in mind that, often, the cracking that causes the leaks is found in the mortar joints holding the blocks together. Fortunately, this cracking tends to be minimal, and this particular sort of cracking is practically inevitable for this foundation type.

If the mortar joints must fracture, care must be taken to prevent water from collecting inside the mainly empty block walls so that the blocks don’t become soaked over an extended period. By providing a way for the water trapped in the foundation walls to drain out, you may stop this accumulation of water within the blocks from occurring from within your basement. A perimeter drainage system is the common name for such a system, and many professionally installed options are available with BWS.

Contact Us Today For Professional Solutions

The previous examples are just some of the solutions that can help you to keep your basement waterproofed. Smoky Mountain Crawlspace Systems has numerous solutions that might help your home in its time of need. Fortunately, there are numerous possibilities for fixing the foundation after it has been damaged. Give us a call today at (865) 299-2315 and schedule a free evaluation of your foundation to find out more.

 

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