Cold Weather Tips for Georgia Homeowners: Simple Ways to Protect Your Home This Winter
Georgia winters may be mild, but cold snaps, heavy rain, and sudden temperature drops can still create moisture problems, foundation movement, and plumbing issues. Most homeowners don’t crawl under their house or check every corner — so here are simple, realistic steps that actually help protect your home during colder weather.
1. Keep Gutters Clean to Prevent Foundation Moisture
Clogged gutters are one of the biggest causes of winter moisture problems. When gutters overflow, water runs directly toward your foundation and seeps into crawl spaces or basement walls.
Quick Tip: Check gutters after heavy leaves fall. Even a fast clean-out helps reduce moisture around the foundation.
2. Make Sure Downspouts Move Water Away from the Home
Winter rain saturates Georgia’s clay soil. When downspouts dump water at the base of the home, the soil expands and creates pressure on the foundation.
Quick Tip: Downspouts should extend 3–6 feet away from the home.
Poor drainage is one of the biggest contributors to foundation movement and crawl space moisture — both services CGS specializes in repairing.
3. Protect Exposed Pipes to Avoid Leaks Under the Home
A single freeze can burst pipes in crawl spaces or exterior walls. CGS sees these leaks every winter, often leading to wet insulation, mold, or wood rot.
Quick Tip: Insulate pipes, drip faucets during freezes, and open sink cabinets to let warm air circulate.
Even small winter plumbing leaks can turn into major crawl space moisture problems.
4. Watch for New Cracks After Heavy Winter Rain
Cold air entering crawl spaces or basements raises humidity, which can lead to condensation on pipes, ductwork, and wooden framing.
Quick Tip: Seal simple drafts near doors, windows, vents, and utility lines.
Condensation buildup contributes to the mold, rot, and moisture issues CGS treats year-round.
Cold-weather conditions in Georgia can quietly create moisture problems, foundation movement, crawl space issues, and unexpected leaks. Simple steps like checking gutters, improving drainage flow, sealing drafts, and noticing new cracks can help homeowners catch winter issues early before they become major repairs. If you think your home may have an issue — or if you’re already experiencing a foundation, drainage, or moisture problem — a free inspection from CGS Waterproofing can help identify the cause and recommend the right solution.
📞 Contact the Professionals at CGS Waterproofing Today!
Phone: (404) 234-0248
📞 Contact the Professionals at CGS Waterproofing Today!
Phone: (404) 234-0248
