Many people think the worst time of year for a basement is during the rainy season. Constant rain and flooding will certainly test your basement’s ability to keep water out of your home. Water leaks and flooding are bad enough, but happens after the flooding is even worst.... mold growth. Ground Up Builders of Nashville wants to make sure you and your basement are ready for the cold weather!
Unfortunately, if your basement has not been waterproofed by a professional like Ground Up Builders, the winter months can be just as bad as the worst rainy season. In Tennessee, we don't get much snow, but it has been cold and wet lately. When the ground is above freezing temperature, and if there is snow on the ground, it instantly melts turning into water, which has the same effect as rain. When the ground is below freezing, the sticky snow accumulates, waiting for the temperature to rise so it can turn into a torrent of water.
When water accumulates near your home, the water seeps in through the porous surface of cinder and brick. A sudden temperature drop can freeze the water, weakening the integrity of your foundation. When the temperature goes back up, the miniature cracks have grown slightly-larger (from the ice), allowing the trapped water to flow more freely into your basement than ever before.
Nothing will wreck your holiday season more than opening the door to your basement to find it flooded! Call Ground Up Builders today to make sure you won't end up with a huge mess on your hands! 615-326-5790. We service all of Nashville, Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee! Make sure to LIKE us on Facebook and click HERE for our special offers and coupons that you won't want to miss!
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