Flooded basements are expensive, devastating, and a big headache, but one question that we get at AA Action Waterproofing pretty often is “Why does my basement flood?” Basement flooding can be caused by a whole myriad of reasons, but we want to outline a few of the most common in the Maryland region, and what we may be able to do to stop it from happening to you. Continue reading →
Lancaster may not be the biggest city in Pennsylvania, but it still plays home to much of the state’s rich history, and has seen a lot of change, whether it’s being the former capital of the state, or even the entire country for just a single day. There are plenty of good reasons to enjoy living in Lancaster, and for a small city, there’s still a lot do throughout the entire year, like the Summer Music Festival or the Magical Boulevard Christmas. It’s a great place to live, and its residents can be proud of their city, but, as with a lot of buildings—especially historical ones—there may be a problem literally festering in out-of-the-way places that no one thinks about. Mold isn’t a glamorous topic to deal with, but it can turn into a serious problem if left unchecked. That’s where Lancaster mold remediation experts come in.
Mold doesn’t start out as a dangerous situation, but, depending on how long it is allowed to develop, and the healthy sensitivity of residents within a home, it can be serious in the long run. Mold has a higher likelihood of affecting the very young, or old in terms of general health, but anyone with allergies, asthma, or sensitivity to airborne contaminants may be Continue reading →
There’s a reason that Easton is one of the top ten best towns in America. It’s got a history, locale and community that is the envy of the nation. It may not be a large town, but with the festivals, parades and other events that run throughout the year, it’s hard to say “There’s nothing to do.” But even one of Maryland’s best towns isn’t immune to a very quiet, easy to ignore problem, and that is mold. There are mold remediation experts in Easton, and we can tell you everything you need to know, but let’s go over the basics first.
Mold is not a plant, or an animal, but something that sits between the two—and can behave like both—which is why it has its own kingdom called fungus. There’s a lot of different kinds of fungi, including the mushrooms that we eat, and even the yeast that we use to make bread is actually part of this family. Mold, however, is not the benign, useful member of this kingdom that some of its relatives are.
Mold, like most other fungi, works by sending spores out into the air, which is one of the reasons why it is so tricky to deal with. It’s very difficult rid the average household of all mold, Continue reading →
While summer brings along perfect natural conditions for mold growth, that doesn’t mean you can ignore mold in your home during the winter. With some of the hottest days of the year upon us in the Maryland region, winter may seem like a far off dream, but we at AA Action Waterproofing know that it will be here again before we know it. Continue reading →
Basement waterproofing is one of those home services that many don’t really consider until they’ve had a bad experience. You may think that your home is sound and dry before a flood occurs, or everything is sealed up tight until you experience a leak, but it really pays to take a proactive approach to waterproofing rather than a reactive one. At AA Action Waterproofing, we know how dangerous and hazardous a leak or flood can be, and how much time, money, and effort can be saved by waterproofing your basement before one occurs. Continue reading →
During the summer, you’re probably not thinking much about how cold weather will affect the foundation of your home, but perhaps you should. The deep freezes that we sometimes experience during the winter in the Maryland region can wreak havoc on your foundation, and this can easily lead to dreaded leaks once the winter snows begin to thaw out. At AA Action Waterproofing, we’ve seen the kind of damage that cold weather can do to foundations all across the region, and we’re here to help you to prepare your foundation for a sound winter ahead. Continue reading →
If you use your basement as a simple storage space, or you and your family simply don’t spend a whole lot of time in the basement, it can be easy to think of a small leak as “no big deal”. Out of sight and out of mind, you may think that a little water never hurt anyone, and since your basement isn’t really used often anyway, it especially won’t hurt you. At AA Action Waterproofing, we want to debunk this belief by proving just how hazardous a wet basement can be, and how it can affect the rest of your home. Continue reading →
At early and smaller stages, getting rid of mold by yourself is a viable alternative. But when a mold infestation gets out of hand and becomes a large colony in a building, it’s time to call the experts, like those of us at AAAction Waterproofing. We’ll come into your home or other building and take you through a process known as mold remediation. But what is mold remediation and how does it work? Continue reading →
When most people use or think of the word “foundation,” it conjures a sense of large, reliable immobility. A foundation, after all, is the base on which everything else sits. That sounds like something that should last forever. And yet, in some cases, a home or other building that started out with a solid foundation can, over decades, become a problem, and even require repair for the good of a building’s continued long term “health.” If left untreated, an unrepaired foundation can cause an entire structure to move in different directions. This can result in obvious damage, like concrete or brick walls cracking, floors becoming uneven and doors sticking. It may even lead to new additions to a home falling out of “alignment” or steps to your home no longer sitting evenly at your door. Continue reading →
When you have mold growth in your home, it’s important to get it out, but many Maryland area homeowners often wonder “Just how does mold remediation work?” Mold remediation is just one service that we offer to our Maryland area customers at AA Action Waterproofing, and it’s a particularly important one as well! Continue reading →
