6 Ways to Keep Your Basement Dry in Winter

By Bill Dilworth On December 3, 2021 0 Comment

6 Ways to Keep Your Basement Dry in Winter – Heavy rain, pooling water, poor drainage, broken pipes –- these are all reasons that could possibly result in water in your basement any time of the year. However, in areas where the winter season means freezing temperatures and the threat of ice and snow, there are preventative measures you can take to avoid weather-related issues.

Here are 6 ways to keep your basement dry in winter:

Clean rain gutters – It’s important to remove leaves and debris from your rain gutters, especially before snow and ice have a chance to accumulate in them. When gutters are clogged, and ice and snow begin to melt, overflowing water can seep into cracks in the foundation and ultimately into your basement.

Seal foundation cracks – Take a walk around your home, looking for any visible cracks in the foundation. Water that runs into cracks can freeze and expand, causing more damage. It’s crucial to repair cracks as soon as possible.

Inspect & insulate pipes – Water pipes that run along outside walls are in danger of freezing. You’ll want to insulate them so they don’t freeze, expand, and crack.

Look for pooling water outside along the foundation – Take a walk around your house after a rainstorm to look for areas where water is pooling. You’ll want to address these areas by finding ways to direct the water away from the foundation.

Clear snow & ice away from the foundation – After a significant snowfall or ice storm, clearing the area around the foundation as soon as possible is crucial to prevent water from seeping into the foundation and pooling in your basement.

Install window well covers – Secure-fitting custom window well covers will prevent snow and ice from collecting inside window wells and water seeping into the basement as it melts.

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