Wet Basement Again? Protect Yourself and your Home

Wet Basement?  Not this year? 

Past water problems or foundation issues, unfortunately do not get better on their own. The spring thaw comes every year and is just around the corner, and so are the spring rains.  Although we had a drought, and the worst drought in 80 years, basements that were wet will be wet again.

This year's soil is very dry and has shrunk and pulled away from the foundation. We have seen 2 and 3 inch gaps between the soil and the foundation in some areas. This very dry and shriveled soil is currently going to be stubborn when it comes to receiving moisture during freeze and thaw of snow this winter, the spring thaw, and the spring rains.  Before the soil loosens back up water is simply going to run off of it.  The small eighth inch to three inch gap around your foundation is the most likely place for the water to enter.  The water will run straight down the outside of the wall and begin to pool around the bottom part of the wall and the footing.  As the water seeks the path of least resistance it is also going to pool around the footing on the other side as well.  The other side is the under the floor and next to the footing and the bottom of the wall. 

Both areas are surrounding the floor joint where all three pieces (the floor pad, the footing, and the bottom of the wall) all come together.  Water can leak through cracks in the floor, and cracks in the wall, but the most common place for water to seep and leak is at the joint.

Waterproofing a basement before it once again becomes a problem is a good thing to do.  Additionally, this type of repair can be done in the winter.  The winter you say....yes the winter!!  Most people think contractors roll up the welcome mat and go some place warm for the winter.  Waterproofing can be done from inside the house, and the process is taking place well below the frost line.  The soil below the frost line can sit at a temperature around 50 degrees and is easy to work with.  The installation is safe for your home.  After the waterproofing installation, your home will be protected from the spring thaw, the spring rains and the summer rains as well.

No weather will keep Midwest Basement Systems from protecting your home from the elements. We work indoors below the frostline so those frigid winter days are never an issue. Our transferable basement waterproofing warranties are the best in the business you can rest easy knowing your basement will stay dry permanently!

Whether it’s a blizzard, thunder storm, or a drought, working year ‘round is what we’re all about. Call Midwest Basement Systems for “All Things Basementy!”