As you are well aware, the winter season has arrived with a vengeance. One thing to consider during these cold, blustery months is waterproofing your Kansas or Missouri basement. A wet basement cannot only cause you to lose personal possessions and loss of living space, but is a perfect environment for termite activity as well as a breeding place for mold and mildew. This mold and mildew can cause many health issues for you and your family if left unattended to.
By getting your basement waterproofed now will prevent the spring rains and the snow thaw from entering your basement. When the ground starts to warm up, the snow melts instantly, creating pools of water around your foundation. This will seep into the basement through the porous surface of the cement or brick. Also, as the melting water freezes again, it will create any cracks to become even larger, and then during a thaw, this water will enter your basement.
Let the professionals at Pro Foundation Technology give you a free inspection in these winter months and offer you the basement waterproofing solutions for you before the spring season is upon us. We have the waterproofing solutions in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding area including in the cities of Raytown and Columbia, MO.
Winter Waterproofing Solutions in Kansas City, MO
Pro Foundation Technology offers several waterproofing solutions such as:
- Interior waterproofing: Interior waterproofing consists of installing a perforated drain pipe installed inside the perimeter of the footing. This drainage pipe drains the area to a lower level and is connected to a sump pump system which drains the water away from the basement and foundation.
- Exterior waterproofing: Exterior waterproofing prevents water from ever pooling close to the foundation. A 4" perforated drain pipe is installed beneath the exterior of the foundation. This drain pipe has a superior crush resistance and exceptional water volume capacity.
- Surface drainage: The surface drainage system that Pro Foundation Technology installs will keep the water flowing away from the foundation, keeping your basement and foundation free from water.
- Water collection: Our water collection system includes catch basins for downspout drainage. These catch basins have grates to filter out leaves, sticks, and other debris to keep the drain pipe flowing without obstruction.
- Crack injection repair: We repair any cracks that have developed in your walls using polyurethane resins. These polyurethane resins seal foundation walls and stop active leaks.
- Sump pumps and pits: We install sump pump systems and battery backup sump pumps to assure that whatever water is collected in the sump pit gets drained away from the basement.
- French drain system: If you have excess rainwater collecting around your foundation, a French drain is a great solution for your home. It is a cost-effective option to keep water away from your home.
- Crawlspace encapsulation and repair: If your Kansas or Missouri home has a crawlspace, we can install a vapor barrier for your crawlspace encapsulation which will keep water from entering your crawlspace.
All of the products that we use for waterproofing in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding area are manufactured by Earth Contact Products (ECP), the very best in waterproofing products in the industry.
These winter months are a good time to let the experts at Pro Foundation Technology come and inspect your home and get your waterproofing done before all of the snow melts and the Spring rains come, causing water damage to your home. We have over 30 years of experience in basement waterproofing and foundation repair. Our company is a long-standing member of the Better Business Bureau and a preferred contractor on Angie's List.
We have a large service area in Kansas and Missouri. Don't hesitate to contact us and let us offer you the best products and solutions for your basement waterproofing needs.
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Tags: surface drainage, surface water collection, water management Kansas City, Water seepage, Wet basements