Another Reason to Hate Cold Weather...

You know how our roads react to extreme changes in temperature, right?  Every winter, the cold weather forces the ground to shift, which then makes our roads cracked, bumpy, and down right unpleasant.  Then, we get to deal with road construction all summer to repair the damages...  Ahh, the vicious circle of commuting in the northern states.

Guess what?  Your home's foundation acts the same way.  In the winter, the cold weather forces the soil to contract, giving the foundation "extra room" and causing it to weaken.  Then, in the springtime as the soil expands again, the soil pushes back against the foundation.  The result?  You guessed it:  Foundation cracks.  

These cracks cause a multitude of problems, from basement flooding to eventual mold problems.  As if the physical issues weren't enough, these nasty mold spores then travel through the air in your home, and enter the lungs of your spouse and kids.  

To prevent this scary chain of events, take precautions now.  Unlike the vicious circle of repairing roads where construction workers are always playing defense, basements can take the ball into their own court by getting repaired and having a proper waterproofing system to prevent these problems from occurring in the future.  

Don't wait to play defense this spring when it FINALLY warms up again.  Call Complete Basement Systems for a free consultation today!