Foundation Cold Weather Warning Signs
Clive Clifford • December 29, 2020
How Winter Can Damage Your Foundation
Winter in Michigan can be cold and harsh for anything that is exposed to the elements. That means the exterior of your home including your foundation. The trouble usually starts without much warning well before the cold weather rolls in. It's only when the cold weather arrives that some of the issues are brought to light. The good news is just because you already have a problem doesn't mean it can't be fixed before it becomes a disaster. Below, we will go over a few warning signs for you to keep an eye out for this winter.
Winter Weather Damage
Southern Michigan is no stranger to severe weather that can change daily. That weather can cause multiple freeze thaw cycles causing water in cracks to continuously freeze and then thaw. Expansion of those hairline fractures can grow into much larger problems like weakening the structural integrity of your foundation.
Frost Heave
As mentioned above severe weather in Southern Michigan during the winter can sometimes mean extreme swings in temperature. This really wreaks havoc on the soil causing multiple freezing and thawing cycles. When the soil gets wet and is above freezing, water will penetrate deep into the soil and start to expand. Then the temperature begins to dip causing the water in the soil to freeze and expand even more, pushing it's way to the surface causing all sorts of issues for your home and it's foundation.
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