There’s a lot that goes into repairing and maintaining a home. From the top down, everything from the roof to the walls to the insulation will have a direct impact on your home’s overall quality. But it’s important to look underneath, too, and your basement needs to remain in top shape as well. And that means that your basement needs to stay dry. Continue reading →
It was impossible to miss the blizzard we all suffered through in January, and with the subsequent warm days that followed, the melt that occurred right afterwards. Bethesda and Germantown had 2 of the highest snowfall totals with 27 inches and 33.5 inches respectively, but the entire state saw some pretty serious totals throughout. During the week following the big blizzard, Maryland high temperatures reached from the low 40’s into the higher 50’s, causing all of this snow to begin melting at an alarmingly rapid pace. Continue reading →
Some Maryland homeowners may think that basement waterproofing may not be worth the investment, and that their basement will be fine throughout all of Maryland’s 4 seasons. What we want to communicate is that this is often not the case, and these homeowners will frequently not learn this until it’s too late. Cleaning up after a flooded or leaky basement takes up a lot of resources, and you’ll often see that the time and the money spent doing cleanup could be better allocated to a waterproofing to begin with. Continue reading →
When you come downstairs and see that your basement has sprung a leak, it’s important to know what to do. In order to save your property, your health, and your home from the ravaging of water damage and subsequent mold growth, the cleanup process must be swift and thorough, and we at AA Action Waterproofing want to help you with the first steps you need to take. Basement waterproofing is the best way to avoid having to go through these cleanup processes, but sometimes it may take one leak to realize just how beneficial waterproofing services are. The 3 steps to leaky basement cleanup are: 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 →
A home is like a living entity in some ways, especially where its health is concerned. Having a home that’s in good health means being able to enjoy it to its fullest, and a lot of different repairs and maintenance steps need to be taken in order to keep your home in its prime. Continue reading →
Maryland residents are able to enjoy some of the best scenery, deepest history, and wonderful neighbors in the country. However, at times our weather isn’t what we could call ‘great’. Heavy spring and summer rains and deep winter freezes along with heavy snowfalls like the recent 2016 snowpacalypse all combine to throw some challenges at our homes. Continue reading →
Homes can face a wide range of different problems and it’s important that you take the time to pay attention to each of them. Moisture in the home is a huge issue that can lead to mold growth, damaged personal property, and much more. And while plenty of homeowners look at their roofs or even seals around doors or windows when it rains, a surprising number of them overlook their basement. 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 →
There’s no question that wet basements can create a serious problem for homeowners. By creating mold issues and increasing the risk of structural rot, the simple fact is that a flooded or even a slightly damp basement can create numerous problems. Continue reading →
