A lengthy period of very dry and hot weather can lead to problems with the foundation of your home.Extremely dry soil can shift, and that shifting soil can cause cracks, or worse, in the foundation.
The good news is that while you can’t control the weather, you can give your home foundation some protection. This helping hand can help prevent cracked foundation walls and maintain the integrity and value of your home. It starts with a plan to help the area immediately surrounding your foundation moist.
Creating moist environments around foundations can help hold in moisture and prevent drying and cracking. How can you do this? It is not as difficult as you may think.
Creating green spaces around your foundation are a start. Mulched flowerbeds and low lying bushes can serve to hold moisture. When an exceptionally dry and hot period occurs, actually watering you foundation will help as well. In extremely dry conditions you may consider soaking hoses to make sure the ground around your foundation stays moist. Keep the soaking hoses at least 6 inches away from your foundation walls.
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