Spring weather is approaching us in the Des Moines area.
Each year the snow and ice start to melt. All that water must go somewhere, and it should not be in your basement. The subsoil around your home will thaw faster than the rest of the soil in the yard and can lead to a flooded basement. If your basement is not waterproofed, you will join the one-third of homeowners finding themselves in the same situation when the temperatures swing up and down in the spring. It is a problem that comes up whenever a basement is not professionally waterproofed. If the water came in through a crack or other fault, not only did water get in where it should not have, but it will freeze again to expand that crack when a cold snap occurs.
So how does the water get in?
When the soil around your foundation gets saturated with water, the water creates pressure against your basement walls called hydrostatic pressure. There could be cracks in the foundation footings, floor/wall joints and water will always follow the path of least resistance. If the drainage system is old, improperly installed, or clogged, excess water can be pooling near your foundation. Unfortunately, that water ends up in your basement.
Have cracks in your foundation?
You may have landscaping that includes bushes or trees that have roots that may have spread and cracked your foundation. In cold weather, the soil around your home retracts and creates a space for water to gather. Water may also be getting in through window wells. There is a lot to consider when finding out where the water is coming from.
Before things get worse contact BAM Basements and Masons of Des Moines voted best waterproofing contractor in Des Moines. We will send out one of our foundation experts to diagnose your water problems and give you a customized free estimate to control your home’s water problems for the life of your home.
Every Spring, BAM Basements and Masons of Des Moines is the trusted company of choice in the Greater Des Moines area. With over 100 years of combined experience in the stone, brick, and block masonry industry. We have set the standard for waterproofing and basement waterproofing and service.