Houses along the East Coast can differ quite greatly, even within a specific region. At AA Action Waterproofing, we often find that some of the worst water damage to home and property can come from these differences in construction, and also how aware homeowners are of the dangers this can present. Continue reading →
At AA Action Waterproofing, we often have to address adjunct causes to basement flooding in the process of remediation. However, there have also been many times when a proactive call for basement waterproofing has also led to discoveries that would also better protect the home. While there can be a number of causes for a wet basement, actual water incursion is one of the most common ones. Continue reading →
For many residents along the East Coast and especially the Maryland region, there is both a natural and modern familiarity with water. Living so closely to marshlands, inlets, and the ocean does bring about a greater appreciation for how much of an impact nature can have on our sense of security and the actions that are taken to protect the home. While this is in some ways just a facet of living in this region, it does also indicate some concerns that more inland residents can have as well. Continue reading →
To many people, the dangers of a wet basement generally extend to a worst case scenario. This can include complete flooding and obvious destruction of property, but while standing water in the basement is a definite sign of trouble, excess moisture in the air can also create problems. This becomes especially concerning in basements where there is exposed insulation, or where the area has been finished with drywall and insulation, even though a moisture problem still exists. Continue reading →
One common misconception is that your leak is due to a problem on the inside, but eve a foundation free of cracks and a structurally sound home can have leaks coming in, but from a source you may not have considered. The land your home is built on, and the drainage it allows, contributes a great deal to your likelihood of experiencing a flood or leak, and we at AA Action Waterproofing make sure to take this into consideration when it comes to waterproofing your home. Continue reading →
According to records kept since 1871, Maryland precipitation peak months are in July and August, when it is shown that a strong thunderstorm can occur on an average of once every 5 days. What this means is that your home will experience serious precipitation levels in these coming summer months, but it’s not too late to prepare it from experiencing leaking, flooding, or damage due to the nature of these strong storms. At AA Action Waterproofing, we believe in preparing for the storm, not repairing after it, and a waterproofing of your home can keep your space protected from what these peak precipitation months have to offer. Continue reading →
The name alone can tell you just how important it is to the structural soundness of your home, and we at AA Action Waterproofing want our Maryland area customers to know just how important fixing your foundation before winter can be. During the winter months, Maryland will see quite a bit of freezing, snow, and tough winds, causing the ground to contract and expand over and over. What this natural freezing and movement will do is cause your foundation to be under quite a bit of stress, and added stress on an already cracked or damaged foundation can wreak havoc on your home’s structural integrity as well as its ability to keep water out. Continue reading →
As suburbs up and down the east coast continue to expand, many new residents to Maryland and the surrounding regions are faced with the opportunity to actually have an active say in the design and construction of a new home. This can often be even more exciting when couples are involved and are considering this dwelling as a space to grow a family. Continue reading →
At AA Action Waterproofing, we have seen hundreds of factors that can contribute to basement flooding for Maryland residents. These can range vastly from outright floods that impact the entire coastal region and marshlands, to natural moisture collection that leads to standing water. Although many environmental factors may seem as though they are out of a person’s control, there are still actions that can be taken to prevent damages and lessen the impact on the home. Continue reading →
Summer along the east coast can be an exciting time of year. As the weather warms, many people take advantage of living close to the shore, and take excursions to the beach or the Chesapeake Bay inlets. However, warmer weather after a cold winter can also mean that more threatening situations are brewing in the future. Continue reading →
