Your home is your castle, and it’s important that you take the time to make sure that it’s everything it should be. It’s easy to overlook the foundation that your home is built upon, but you shouldn’t make this mistake. Your basement foundation walls are one of the single most important aspects of your home, and when a problem with them exists it’s possible that you could develop a mold issue. Continue reading →
One of the best methods you can use to determine if mold has found its way into your home is using your nose. Mold has a very distinct smell, and even in small amounts, this smell can be a telltale sign that mold remediation is necessary to save your health and your belongings. If you’re not sure what mold smells like, we have a method you can use to create for yourself, safely, your own point of reference! Continue reading →
When mold begins growing in your home, it can really do a number on your property. In basements used for recreation, bedrooms, or storage rooms, the property you keep in the space can be come destroyed with a shocking rapidity if mold is present, and there is so much property that mold can destroy. Mold feeds on cellulose, which cotton, paper, drywall, and all types of other belongings are made from, meaning a vast majority of your belongings can become mold food if the right conditions are present. Continue reading →
We know that mold needs three things to survive – warmth, moisture, and a food source. Because of this, many homeowners don’t really think about mold growth during the winter, but this is a pretty big mistake as Maryland has just the right conditions to promote mold growth during the winter as well. Maryland winters may be filled with crisp dry air, but there’s plenty of moisture from time to time as well. Your home will remain at just the right temperature for mold to thrive, so as moisture works is way in, and comes into contact with your belongings and your temperate indoor atmosphere, the perfect conditions are met. Continue reading →
Mold can begin to grow in your home due to a leak, due to moisture in the air, or due to basement flooding or previous moisture. When mold gets in, you’ll need to get it out, as your only other option is risking the property damage and the health risks that come along with allowing the mold to continue to grow. When provided with moisture, a cellulose food source, and warmth, mold will thrive, and the only way to stop this mold from thriving is to go through a process called mold remediation. Continue reading →
It’s important to remember that mold exists just about everywhere. Mold spores are found naturally in the air in pretty small amounts, and this makes it simple to understand how mold winds up indoors. Even if you have never had a basement leak or flood, this doesn’t mean you can’t eventually find mold growing in your space, and it helps to learn how indoor mold spreads and how to stop it. Continue reading →
There are thousands of different types of mold, and you could find any one of these growing in your home. While all types of mold spores can cause irritation and physical symptoms, there is one type that can really be a hazard to your health and the health of your family. Of course, we’re talking about black mold, and there are special steps you should take if you suspect black mold may be growing in your basement or any part of the home. Continue reading →
Mold doesn’t just affect your health, it also affects the health of your pets. If you suspect mold in your home, but you don’t smell anything or have any symptoms of mold irritation yourself, you may be able to turn to your pets for the big clues you’ve been searching for. A few effects that mold has on the health of your pets are: Continue reading →
Mold exposure can leave you feeling pretty lousy, and mold spores wreak a particular type of havoc on your respiratory system. At AA Action Waterproofing, we want to help you to determine if you’re dealing with a mold problem before you may notice it by sight, and one way to do this is to recognize the symptoms of mold exposure leading to hidden mold in your home. 4 respiratory symptoms of mold exposure you can look for are: Continue reading →
One question we’re often asked at AA Action Waterproofing regarding mold removal is “Why can’t I remove the mold myself?” While you can try to remove the mold, and perhaps you may seem successful at first, it really takes a trained professional to be able to eradicate your mold and give you the best chance to stop it from coming back. Continue reading →
