Most homeowners take winter as the period to prepare their house against oncoming elements and remodel any broken parts. This usually includes tightening the seals, insulating, and so many others.
The question then is when is the best time to waterproof your home – before or during winter? Let’s find out.
Most Homes are Susceptible to Water
Waterproofing isn’t something most homeowners pay attention to, yet it is a serious issue. As the years go by, the house’s foundations get weaker, causing them to have poorer waterproofing property.
Unsuspecting homeowners discover this issue when it is too late. Snow and rainwater would have found their way in, and the roof is now leaking. To eradicate this issue, waterproofing should be done way before winter. This will give the professional enough time to check for cracks and holes on the roof and be able to rectify it in time before winter.
The Snow Will Melt
Don’t be surprised to find out that you may be dealing with melted snow way into spring if you don’t get your home waterproofing done in time before winter. After a few rains and snow, there will be a lot of water gathering around the foundation of the home. And if you live in a windy area, it won’t be long before you are dealing with water finding its way into your home.
You will agree that the waterproofing project requires a lot of time, organization, and budgeting to execute. So, to be ready when spring comes with its snowmelt and runoff, be sure you are ready having done your waterproofing before winter.
Warm Spells During Winter
No thanks to climate change, we have experienced warm spells during winter in recent times, and will likely occur in the future, snow melting during winter. When this happens, most homeowners will be surprised to find basement flooding and foundation issues during winter. But all these can happen.
So, there is a great chance that you will be dealing with snowmelt even during winter going forward. And this is enough reason to get your home waterproofing done way before winter.
Conclusion
The importance of waterproofing cannot be overemphasized. You can have peace of mind that water can’t find its way into your home, and you can stay warm all through winter and beyond. When you intend to get your home waterproofing done, ensure you call a specialist with experience in waterproofing, foundation work, and masonry. Contact our team at B-Dry Boston today to get started.
