Household mold can cause a variety of health problems, but did you know it can also cause you to lose your hair? Most hair loss is a product of genetics, but health experts have found that mold exposure can also be a contributing factor to hair loss. There are two ways you could be losing your hair from household mold. The first is mold allergies which cause hair loss by disrupting your body’s natural hair growth and the second is fungal infections that create an environment on your skin that reduces hair growth. Continue reading →
Indoor mold growth can be a serious health hazard. Mold remediation is the best solution to removing mold and ensuring the safety of your family. Here at AA Action Waterproofing our licensed contractors have expert knowledge and a variety of solutions to remove mold from your home permanently. If you’ve hired one of our experts, here is what to expect during mold remediation. Continue reading →
Our homes can be affected by several types of mold. Mold grows in damp conditions and can be found on a variety of surfaces. The best way to identify the growth of mold is by its appearance. Here are some descriptions of the most common molds found in Maryland homes. Continue reading →
Basement mold is not just unsightly, it can present several hazards to your health. Most of these hazards can simply be irritating but also some can cause life threatening illnesses. Here are some of the most common health problems associated with basement mold: Continue reading →
A damp basement can damage your home, be a health hazard, and can foster the growth of mold and mildew. Worst of all though, it can create the perfect environment for the infestation of nasty pests. There are many bugs that flourish in wet basements, here are the four most common that can plague Maryland homeowners: Continue reading →
After a long Maryland winter, most of us are relieved to finally have the warm weather and light showers of Springtime. However, the warming temperatures and increased moisture are exactly the conditions necessary for basement mold and mildew to thrive. Luckily there are some simple ways you can prevent mold and mildew from ruining your Spring. Continue reading →
Mold needs a nice warm temperature of around 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit to grow, so many think that they’re in the clear during the winter months. What they don’t realize is that this is the exact temperature our houses are kept during the winter, and we’re giving mold a great place to thrive right in our homes. You may be doing additional things to add to mold growth in your home, and we want to outline these things to ensure you’re not promoting mold in your space: Continue reading →
There is quite a bit of buzz surrounding toxic black mold, and we’re often asked if the hype is to be believed. Toxic black mold is also known by the scientific term Stachybotrys Chartarum, and this is one nasty mold that will take over your space and leave you feeling sick in the process. The answer to the question regarding the hype around black mold is a resounding “Yes!”, and this is one mold that you certainly do not want to mess with. Continue reading →
Mold remediation can be quite the process, and if you find mold problems in your home, you’ll naturally want to learn what sort of time you’ll be expecting until the job is finished. Having mold remediation performed could mean having to take a few days off from work, and getting your home back in clean working order again will be a priority. At AA Action Waterproofing, we want to make the mold remediation a bit less mysterious for you, and show you what you’ll need to plan for if you wish to have your mold removed. Continue reading →
Mold problems aren’t always the easiest to detect, and you can go days or months without ever knowing that mold has begun to grow rampant in your home. In dark basements or seldom visited crawlspaces, mold is provided with the perfect environment to thrive, and you’ll be unlikely to see it until it’s really begun to take over and destroy property. Luckily, in some respects, it’s a good thing that mold effects our health the way it does, as it can provide some key clues that it could be taking over even if it remains unseen. Continue reading →
Household mold can cause a variety of health problems, but did you know it can also cause you to lose your hair? Most hair loss is a product of genetics, but health experts have found that mold exposure can also be a contributing factor to hair loss. There are two ways you could be losing your hair from household mold. The first is mold allergies which cause hair loss by disrupting your body’s natural hair growth and the second is fungal infections that create an environment on your skin that reduces hair growth. Continue reading → 
