Maryland homes have to be built to endure the climate here – and that means that they need to be able to stand up to the wet weather the region is home to. Just look at the month of July 2014 for proof – storms have battered the east coast, and it’s been incredibly wet throughout the summer. While plenty of people think about their roof when they hear the term ‘leak’, or about their plumbing pipes, there’s another place water can find its way into your home easily – the basement. Continue reading →
A leaky basement is one of the biggest problems that a homeowner can face. It can lead to huge costs, mold and mildew growth, damage to personal property, and much more. Usually, it’s fairly easy to identify whether or not you have a leaky basement and just where the water is coming from. But in some cases, we’ve seen basements where it was very tricky to determine whether or not leaking existed. Continue reading →
Your home is one of the single most important investments in your life, and it’s important that you protect it as best you can. While it’s easy to spend a lot of time looking above ground at things like siding, windows, and roofing, you need to pay attention to what’s below as well. Your basement needs to stay dry in order to ensure your home is safe and stable, and here at AA Action Waterproofing we think it’s important that you understand why. Continue reading →
Are you or your family members suffering from respiratory issues that don’t seem to have any cause? If you have recently noticed water damage or flooding in your basement, then the issue might be mold. Continue reading →
Structurally speaking, your basement is one of the most vulnerable sections of your home. This is true no matter where in the AA Action Waterproofing service area you happen to live — in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and beyond.
Your basement is the part of your home that’s most likely to experience flooding and damaging contact with ground water. Of course, your basement is also one of the most important areas of the home for ensuring structural integrity and overall safety of the house. Continue reading →
Mold is one of the most dangerous complications that can arise from any flooding situation. It surprises most homeowners to learn just how quickly mold can begin to take hold once there is standing water inside a basement. Continue reading →
Toxic mold can grow quickly and without warning, and if your home has been exposed to excess moisture, you could have a toxic mold presence. Toxic mold is not always easily seen, particularly if it is found to grow in the walls or basement of an area, so looking for the signs and symptoms is important to helping to take the first step in eliminating it once and for all. The top 5 signs that you may be exposed to toxic molds are: Continue reading →
Mold growth is a serious concern for many home and business owners, and avoiding this growth altogether is the best course of action. Not only can mold growth contribute to health issues, it can also damage property beyond repair, so taking the steps necessary to stop mold growth before it occurs is important to preserving your health and your belongings. Continue reading →
When a basement comes into contact with moisture, whether it is through the air or due to a leak, mold can begin to grow on wall surfaces, floor surfaces, carpets, ceilings, and most crevices of your property. While the mold is not universally dangerous to your health, there are some types of mold that can be, and learning just what type of mold you may be dealing with is important to ensuring your overall health and the safety of your property. Continue reading →
Mold is a natural substance, and mold can be found in all different types of damp places whether it is in the home or out in nature. What many don’t realize, however, is the exposure to excessive mold for a prolonged period of time can be damaging to a person’s health, and if mold happens to be found in the home it is important that it is taken care of promptly. Mold remediation at home is the process of removing mold and making sure it does not begin to grow again, and this is the only way to avoid the health concerns related to mold exposure. Continue reading →
