5 Health Symptoms That May Be Caused By Mold Exposure
We know that mold exposure causes physical symptoms, but do you know what those symptoms are? Knowing the effects of mold can help you to better determine if mold growth is hiding in your home, as its favorite places to call home are those in dark moist corners seldom seen by light or human hands. Mold may be felt before its seen, and with any number of these symptoms, you can clue yourself in to possible mold growth. 5 health symptoms that may be caused by mold exposure are: Continue reading →
There are a variety of techniques, materials, and repairs which a homeowner or a contractor can use to keep water out of a basement or crawlspace, but the best ways to keep a basement waterproof come into play when the house is first constructed. After all, some things are just easier to do when all you’ve got are a few concrete walls in a big empty pit. 
A little water is no big deal, right? Wrong! A wet basement has lasting repercussions to a home, and cleaning up after a basement has seen some moisture is a complicated and expensive process. Property is damaged, drying must be done, and every nook and cranny of your space must be inspected and thoroughly cleaned to avoid the mold growth that comes along with basement moisture. 
Even if you clean every room of your home meticulously, you control your temperatures, and you’re always keeping up with every nook and cranny, you can still find mold in your home. In lesser-seen areas of a basement especially, water can seep in through cracks in the foundation or small spaces between windows or doors, and you may not even see the moisture until it starts to produce mold growth. Once you start smelling that tell-tale musty odor, it’s already too late, and you’re now dealing with a mold remediation situation to save your home, your health, and your property. 
Waterproofing works for all homes, and one question that we’re asked often is if basement waterproofing is something that will work for a particular family’s home for any number of reasons. Basements with irregular shapes, basements that are partially above ground, basements that are old or far underground, and walk out basements are all excellent candidates for basement waterproofing, and it all depends on the custom attention your chosen service provides! 
For many people, it’s not a proper flood unless there’s a newscaster (or some anonymous local) floating down Main Street in a rowboat. It’s an iconic image that aptly demonstrates that a boat has become a better means of getting around than a car that would either sink to the bottom or get carried away by a powerful current. However, floodwaters don’t have to get that deep to ruin someone’s home. 
If your basement is still unfinished, it’s an extra floor for your house that’s just waiting to happen. With all the most important rooms in the house already built on the main floor or floors, finishing your basement gives you the opportunity to add a few rooms with less essential purposes. Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing: 
Whether through a smell, feeling a sliminess on the walls, or by seeing it, there are many ways to find mold has sprung up in your home. In wet basements, mold is a visitor you don’t want to have to deal with, but one that seems to pop up with fervor any time moisture is present. If you find mold in your home, there are steps you should take in order to minimize property damage and health effects, and we at AA Action Waterproofing want to share them with you. 
Your foundation is one of the most important parts of your home, and without a sturdy foundation, you won’t have a sturdy structure to live in. Cracks in a foundation can lead to leaking, absolutely, but they can also lead to so much more, and it’s important to determine when your home requires foundation repair early on and before the consequences get much more serious. At AA Action Waterproofing, Hwe repair foundations in order to ensure a sound and dry home, and our 3 signs your foundation may be in need of repair are: 
Have you ever dreamed of having the whole family over for a Holiday dinner, but just don’t have enough space in your dining room to host everyone? What if you could create more space in your home without building and addition or knocking down a wall? And what if you could improve the air quality in your home and add value to it by creating this space? Consider converting your basement into a clean, clear, livable area. Step one? Waterproofing.