How to Prepare for Winter Flooding and Protect Your Basement

The Science Behind Basement Flooding Due to Melting Snow

To effectively prepare for winter flooding, homeowners should take proactive measures to protect their basements from potential water damage.

Basement flooding during the rainier seasons (spring & fall) in Connecticut and New York can be brutal. Yet, it can also rear its ugly head during the winter after a snowstorm. Melting snow and rainstorm combinations can multiply the amount of groundwater to an unbearable level. That is unless you are prepared for it.

1 acre + 10 inches of evenly distributed snow = 1 inch/acre of water = 2,715 gallons of water.

That number is never the same because it is affected by many factors. For instance, it can change depending on the snow’s density and evaporation due to winds and dryness in your area. Additionally, consider the thawing of snow and ice in the nearby mountains. Underground capillaries will carry more groundwater than normal during Springtime. It is the time when the winter freeze releases any frozen icy shards underground through Spring’s thawing process.

The increased daylight hours and warming of the air mass above the ground helps increase water flow underground. This weather system also brings more rain showers, some of which can last for days or weeks. Plants and trees begin to awaken by absorbing water through their roots. Seeds blossom into beautiful flowers, green grass, and edible plants. The cycle of life starts again.

We welcome all these things after every harsh winter, but a new, troublesome situation may develop.

Solve Your Basement Water Problem

In the Spring, underground water reaches its highest level of the year. Annually, nature’s Springtime cycle tests the vulnerable points in your foundation. Healthy, natural drainage surrounds some homes, ensuring their basements remain stable and dry for many years. Countless others are susceptible to underground erosion, slab floor saturation, and foundation cracks.

Contact a basement waterproofing company to ensure that your house does not suffer damage from water that rises below your basement floor. Waterproofing experts can deliver a quality job, leaving no doubt in your mind. American Dry Basement Systems has developed a waterproofing system that strikes a perfect balance between quality, longevity, and affordability. Everyone wants these three things. Why settle for less?

American Dry Basement Systems is Ready to Help

American Dry Basement Systems has worked with over 30,000 customers in the past 25+ years.

We are proud of the basement waterproofing system we have developed for customers, which efficiently and permanently addresses the water problems underneath their homes. Our system manages underground water more effectively than the competition, reaching deeper underground. We prevent water absorption and water vapor from entering your concrete basement floor. No need for subfloor tiles or flushing your drainage pipes annually. Who likes more recurring costs in their lives?

If you have a concern, please call us or complete our appointment form. It is free and no obligation. You will not be pressured and will have ample time to make a decision.

We will inspect your basement perimeter to determine if you have a minor or major problem and to assess the extent of the issue you need to address. If it’s a small problem, we advise the customer on how to solve it themselves if they are handy. We will calculate the linear footage of the perimeter, additional drainage, and sump pump options for more significant water issues.

Don’t let your basement problem grow worse from winter to spring. Get it fixed so you can reap the benefits of a dry, healthy space during the summer and years to come.