30 Nov CAN WATERPROOFING BE DONE IN THE WINTER?
CAN BASEMENT WATERPROOFING BE DONE IN THE WINTER?
It is often asked if basement waterproofing can be done in the bitterly cold winter that we get here in the Durham Region. A lot of people think that basement leaks only happen during rainy seasons. Wet leaky basements occur all year around and during the winter, we experience sudden bursts of snow melts and above-freezing temperatures that can come without a warning. Without a protected basement, all that water could end up leaking through your home’s foundations and cause greater problems when Spring arrives. By protecting your basement during the winter, it will eliminate the stress of basemen leaks that will follow into spring.
Freezing and Thawing Cycles:
All Canadian winters tend to have a continual freezing and thawing cycle which can contribute to both the formation of foundation cracks and existing cracks to grow larger. During thaw periods your water drainage system may become clogged forcing the water to find an alternate path. Predictably, it flows to the ground directly beside your foundation, which is the most common place for foundation leaks.
Basement waterproofing can be done in winter but it depends on the basement systems being used. Exterior basement waterproofing involves excavating the perimeter of the home to the bottom of the footer usually by hand or machine. This type of work is complex and more suited to better weather conditions. However, it can still be performed during winter months if the weather is dry.
Other methods of basement waterproofing are performed year-round with very little to no exceptions. Interior basement waterproofing involves removing a small area of the perimeter of the floor to allow access to the footer from inside the foundation. Interior footer drains or weeping tiles are then installed to collect and direct ground water to a sump pump system that keeps the foundation dry.
Why Choose to Do Basement Waterproofing In The Winter:
Some basement systems include a combination of both interior and exterior basement waterproofing methods and can be done all year round. Winter months can be the ideal time to have your basement waterproofed, as it prepares your foundation to stay dry during the wet spring rains. Waterproofing companies are typically not as busy in the winter months so by getting waterproofing done if the winter you are avoiding the long wait times during the busy rainy season.
Rely On Wet Basement Waterproofing Experts in Toronto
If you’ve noticed foundation cracks, spots, water, mould, and mildew, don’t ignore the signs or it could lead to more damage and possible health effects.
The basement waterproofing specialists at ACCL Waterproofing know how to repair your basement and foundation walls and keep moisture out of your basement. We would be pleased to develop a guaranteed solution to keep your basement dry!
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