If you’re considering contacting a Massachusetts basement waterproofing company, you may be wondering what the best time of year is to have the work done. The biggest factor of your success is the weather. If you choose to have it done on a rainy day, or in the middle of winter, it could be less effective. However, if you are experiencing a basement leak, you obviously want to have it fixed as soon as possible. Winter offers significant challenges if you need excavation work done. Rain and cold winter weather are the two biggest obstacles when it comes to waterproofing repairs and installation.
Rain
Rain can impact both indoor and outdoor basement leak repair and waterproofing activities. High pressure polyurethane crack injections are unaffected by rain, so these can be done regardless of the weather; however, epoxy crack injections can’t be used in the rain because the resin doesn’t stick to wet surfaces. This is a risky procedure in active, wet weather because the repair can’t be guaranteed to last.
Excavating a foundation in rainy weather or when the soil is still moist is not a good idea for several reasons. First, wet clay will be almost impossible to work in, making all work efforts extremely challenging; wet sandy soils are vulnerable to cave-ins and this poses a great threat to workers; third, it creates much more mess than if you were working in dry conditions.
Cold winter weather
Waterproofing that’s done on the inside will not be affected by cold winter weather; this includes crack injections. Winter is actually preferable season to perform polyurethane injections because the concrete shrinks during the winter, opening gaps to their maximum width. Cured polyurethane will remain flexible, although it does take longer to fully cure.
What is the best time for Massachusetts basement waterproofing? When you don’t need it! Make sure that your home is protected from inclement weather and moisture as soon as possible so you have less chance of suffering from a leaky basement. Get a quote from Basement Technologies today. Follow us on twitter.
