If you’ve begun to notice water stains on the walls or a moldy smell in the basement, you’re already well on your way to needing costly repairs and possibly some even more expensive replacements, whether that means replacing the things you store downstairs, the drywall and insulation, or in the worst case, the foundation itself. Continue reading →
Floods are a type of natural disaster that can strike practically anywhere in the United States. Whether it’s because of a heavy spring melt, a major rainstorm, or a hurricane, if the ground can’t absorb all the water or the local river can’t drain it all fast enough, a town will suffer a flood and all the troubles that come with it. Continue reading →
One of the worst things that can happen to a basement is flooding, especially if the water level gets very high. It’s an incredibly damaging process for a home, and, if severe enough, can affect everything from the appliances in the basement to the fuse box that controls the electricity in the home. But what causes a basement to flood in the first place? Continue reading →
When it comes to a home that is already suffering from considerable water entry into the basement, there’s no question that some serious work will need to be done to remedy the situation. The question then becomes, how serious are you willing to go to address the problem? There are two primary methods that any waterproofing expert will recommend, and the biggest difference between them is the method of execution. The comparatively less expensive, less obtrusive way is through interior water proofing in the basement itself. The more expensive, more comprehensive way, is exterior waterproofing, which is only less intrusive when a house is being constructed. Continue reading →
Some homes have crawl spaces built into the roof, or usually under the floor. These are areas that have been constructed to allow access to electrical wiring, insulation, or plumbing that aren’t actually useable as rooms like the rest of the home. Still, they serve an important function in terms of accessibility for important repairs, so they’re a useful addition to a home depending on how it’s built. But that also means that you should ensure that the crawlspace has the same kind of protection as the rest of your home, especially when it comes to water damage. Continue reading →
A grass lawn is rudimentary. Passé. Everyone has one, and they aren’t hard to keep up. However, planting a garden takes effort, and it shows a commitment to the beauty of nature. A vegetable garden can be a source of fresh and cheap vegetables, and if you’re particularly skilled and attentive, you can even raise the value of your property. Continue reading →
Within the United States, hurricanes are most associated with Florida and the Gulf Coast, and it’s in these areas that construction companies and government agencies do their best to prepare for the worst. However, as Hurricane Sandy so recently and dramatically proved, the rest of the East Coast is not safe from the heavy rainfall and devastating winds of a tropical cyclone. Continue reading →
When mold infests a home, there’s a lot of talk about testing and identifying the mold to find out what’s the best way to deal with the situation. This is something AA Action Waterproofing has a lot of experience in, but what happens when the professionals come in to test for mold? What is the process? Continue reading →
One of the things a lot of people associate with a welcoming, familiar home is a tree in the yard, be it front, back or both. It provides shade in the summer, it makes property look more appealing, and there’s just something comforting about a home with one or more trees on it. Unfortunately, trees, like any living thing, are interested in growing as much as they can, and while often this is not an issue, sometimes, especially if the tree is close to the home, it can actually affect the state of a structure’s foundation given enough time. Continue reading →
There’s that old saying, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity,” that takes the blame for summer discomfort away from the temperature and puts it somewhere else. But what is humidity, and what can it do to a home? Continue reading →
