Top 4 Reasons You Should Waterproof Your Below-Grade Space During Winter
Central Indiana Homeowners may be surprised to learn that the winter months are a great time to consider having their basement or crawl space waterproofed. After all, spring brings showers—and showers mean moisture. At Basement Systems of Indiana, we recommend waterproofing below-grade areas ahead of the upcoming rain and humidity!
Here are four reasons you should waterproof your below-grade space during winter:
- During cold months, there is less water around foundation walls and temperatures drop inside the crawlspace or basement. Less moisture means that specialists can easily install waterproofing, drainage, and encapsulation systems—fortifying your home against future flooding.
- There is less demand for waterproofing services during fall and winter. This means you can be seen by a waterproofing crew more quickly, as opposed to waiting weeks (or even months) for an appointment. Some people believe that waterproofing is more difficult when it is cold, but our systems can be installed efficiently during the winter.
- In Central Indiana, there is always the potential for an unreasonably high amount of snowfall. As spring approaches and temperatures rise, ice and snow melt saturate the ground. This could put your basement or crawl space at risk for a flood, which would then lead to high humidity and mold growth. This could also compromise your home’s foundation. It is best to think ahead and have a dependable system in place before there is an emergency.
- If you do have a moisture problem, what happens when the temperature drops? Water collects in cracks, window wells, and other places. The water freezes—creating new cracks and making existing cracks larger.
Still not convinced it is appropriate to waterproof during winter, but concerned about what might happen if you leave your below-grade space unprotected? Contact us for the waterproofing experts today and one of our inspectors will come out to your home for a free, no obligation estimate!
