Winter brings freezing temperatures for a few months, which actually makes it the ideal season for basement waterproofing. Not only are the weather conditions perfect for many of the products used to seal your below-grade areas, but plugging up cracks can prevent serious disasters next spring. Below are just a few reasons winter is the season for waterproofing your basement.

3 Reasons to Waterproof Your Basement in the Winter

1. Your Basement Will Be Drier

New concrete and waterproof sealers cure best in the driest conditions possible, which means contractors often have to do a lot of cleaning before sealing a damp basement. Freezing temperatures outside keep water from seeping into your basement, creating an environment that helps you get the most out of your sealants.

2. Lower Humidity

It’s not just the walls that are drier in the winter. Low air humidity, combined with heat from your furnace or boiler, draws moisture out of the air, reducing interference with cure concrete. During the winter, the materials waterproofing contractors use often cure faster and with better results than those installed at any other time of the year.

3. Spring Rains Are on the Way

Even a small snowdrift can contain thousands of gallons of water, much of which will run towards your house when it melts. Spring also brings constant showers, which can drop a thousand more gallons around the foundation in a single storm. Basement waterproofing ensures your home is prepared for the wet weather to come.

If your basement walls were a little damp this fall, trust the professionals at A Gombos Basement Waterproofing to ensure they’re ready for winter. Their basement waterproofing contractors have been serving Bethany, CT, homeowners for over 55 years, offering exceptional results and an unconditional written guarantee on every project. See their website for an overview of their basement waterproofing services, or call (203) 530-1129 to have a technician visit your home.