The 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.
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
The 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.
