{"id":202,"date":"2016-01-08T18:15:43","date_gmt":"2016-01-08T18:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/?p=202"},"modified":"2025-12-15T19:51:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T19:51:01","slug":"oklahoma-has-had-a-real-winter-how-does-that-affect-your-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/oklahoma-has-had-a-real-winter-how-does-that-affect-your-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Did Oklahoma&#8217;s REAL Winter Affect Your Foundation?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Harsh Weather &amp; Foundation Damage in Oklahoma<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/house-in-winter-woods.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-429 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/house-in-winter-woods-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Winter weather and foundation repair\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/house-in-winter-woods-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/house-in-winter-woods-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/house-in-winter-woods-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/house-in-winter-woods-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/house-in-winter-woods-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/house-in-winter-woods-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/house-in-winter-woods-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/house-in-winter-woods-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/house-in-winter-woods-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/house-in-winter-woods.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Cold winter days in Oklahoma are wonderful when all you want to do is curl up by the fireplace and read a good book. There&#8217;s something comforting about being safe and warm while\u00a0watching the snow fall outside. However, the freezing temperatures that Oklahoma brings can cause extreme damage to your home and foundation. It is important to take certain precautions and prepare your home for the winter, and also to have repairs implemented as soon as you notice that damage has taken place. Damage to your home and foundation won&#8217;t magically disappear as soon as spring rolls around, on the contrary, it will only get worse over time. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/\">Pierman Foundation Repair Services in Muskogee, OK<\/a> has your back no matter what the winter may bring. We can help you to protect your home from structural damage, and bring long-lasting stabilization to any failing foundation.<\/p>\n<h2>How Does Frozen Soil\u00a0Affect My Foundation?<\/h2>\n<p>You know that it&#8217;s going to be a cold day when you wake up to frost on your windows. If temperatures are low enough, the soil around your home will be frozen over as well. When soil freezes and melts, it&#8217;s moisture levels fluctuate. Depending on how much moisture is present, the soil around your home will expand and contract, causing movement in the concrete above it. Frozen soil can cause pressure against a concrete foundation, and once the ice melts, the foundation will settle and sink back into the ground. This can cause serious damage throughout your entire home. If you have noticed any of the following signs, it is likely\u00a0that your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/foundation-repair\"> foundation needs repairing.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/sloped-uneven-floors\">Sloping Floors<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Leaning and Bowing Walls<\/li>\n<li>Ceiling Cracks \u00a0and Stains<\/li>\n<li>Wet and Leaky Basement<\/li>\n<li>Cracks in Walls<\/li>\n<li>Uneven Foundation<\/li>\n<li>Crawlspace Mold and Mildew<\/li>\n<li>Tilting Chimney<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/brick-masonry-problems\">Brick and Masonry Problems<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Doors and Windows that Stick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Pierman Foundation Repair Solutions for Harsh Winter Weather<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/snowboots.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-431 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/snowboots-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"winter concrete preparation\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/snowboots-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/snowboots-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/snowboots-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/snowboots-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/snowboots-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/snowboots-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/snowboots-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/snowboots-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/snowboots.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>The issues listed above all point directly to the integrity of your foundation. If any of those signs are prevalent in your home, be sure to call Pierman Foundation Repair Services in Muskogee, OK right away. We can give you a strong foundation that will last for years to come, and that will correct any problems you have. When it comes to foundation repair, we have several options available. Most of the time, we will install <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/steel-piers\">steel piers<\/a> for foundations that are sitting on weak soil. These steel piers are driven deep into the ground until they find stable soil that is strong enough to hold the weight of your foundation. Then, the entire weight of your home is lifted onto the piers and provided with long-lasting support. We also offer a similar solution using helical piers. Helical piers are much like steel piers, but are used in tougher soil conditions. Some of the other products that we use for foundation repair include helical tieback anchors, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/hydraulic-lift-slab-piers\">hydraulic lift slab piers<\/a>, and new construction piers. Keep your home safe and healthy throughout the winter season by calling Pierman Foundation Repair Services in Oklahoma today. We are your number one foundation repair contractor in the area. If you haven&#8217;t noticed any signs of foundation failure yet, we can come to install our products to protect your home from any potential issues.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/contact-us\"> Contact us today<\/a> to learn more about the services that we offer in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okfoundationrepair.com\/service-area\">Oklahoma.<\/a> We look forward to helping you to have a strong and happy home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Harsh Weather &amp; Foundation Damage in Oklahoma Cold winter days in Oklahoma are wonderful when all you want to do is curl up by the fireplace and read a good book. 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