What Can A Dehumidifier Do For My Basement?
If you’ve had your home waterproofed already, but you’re still worried about moisture coming in through the air, a dehumidifier is an excellent option. For those who have naturally humid basements, mold growth is always something to worry about, and a dehumidifier in conjunction with waterproofing services can really help to keep the mold out and keep your home healthy, safe, and fresh. Mold can grow quickly and take over your space at an alarming rate, and if this is something you wish to avoid, a dehumidifier can really be your answer. 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. 
If you’re thinking of selling your home in the near future, and you’re considering what updates or improvements you can make to increase value and appeal, waterproofing is an excellent place to start. Not only does waterproofing improve the monetary value of your home, but it improves its appeal to prospective buyers as well, leaving you in a really nice position to find the right buyer and the right price quickly! 
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: 
Maryland average snowfalls each winter can range from a couple of inches to a couple of feet, depending on your location within the state, and when the weather starts to warm up, this means you’ll be dealing with some significant melts. Unlike a rainfall, winter snow melts can put a whole lot of moisture into the soil at one time, and if you have a basement or an older foundation, this can lead to leaks making their way into your home quite easily. 
One question we’re asked often is simply “What can you do to waterproof my home?” Homeowners know that they want a waterproofed and safe protected home, but they’re not completely sure the steps we take in getting there. At AA Action Waterproofing, it’s important to remember that we take a customized approach to every home we waterproof, so the steps will be different depending on the home in question, but there are a number of solutions we might apply to your home in particular. 
Maryland’s winter average is around 34.1 degrees Fahrenheit, and with temperatures like these, snow and freezing are likely throughout the season, so what does this mean for your foundation? During winters in Maryland, your foundation sees a lot of abuse, and this is often due to the repeat freezing and thawing the soil around your home. After going through all it does during the winter season, cracks and shifting may start to appear, and when this occurs you’re not only risking leaks but the structural security of your home as well. 
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: 
A flooded basement is a costly experience, and costly not just in the financial sense, but in the physical one as well. When your basement floods or leaks, you’re going to have to clean out, dry out, or throw out everything, leaving you in a position to take on a lot of property damage and really hard work. The cost of cleaning up a basement after a flood or leak can range between around $1,500, not included property damage, to $20,000, and it all depends on a very unpredictable factor – what type of flood or leak you’re dealing with. 
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.