The Maryland region is one in the US that sees a true set of 4 seasons. Springs are wet and thawing, summers are hot and humid, falls come with a nice crisp transition, and winters will often be cold and snowy, but this also leaves Maryland homeowners with 4 seasons to prepare their home for. During the winter, snowfall can be disastrous to those who have homes prone to leaks or flooding, and we at AA Action Waterproofing want to show you that this isn’t some inevitability you need to clean up after year after year. Continue reading →
This entry was posted in Basement Waterproofing on August, 18, 2015
Hurricane season is upon us in the Maryland region, and while meteorologists are calling for a slower season than usual, it’s important to stay prepared. Maryland will experience a serious hurricane once every couple of years, but with the devastation they can cause, it’s always important to prepare. While boarding up the windows and buckling down belongings may come as second nature in terms of hurricane preparations, may Maryland homeowners don’t consider their foundation, which is an incredibly important part of the home. Continue reading →
This entry was posted in Foundation Repair on August, 17, 2015
There are no guarantees in life, and while nothing can, with 100% certainty prevent your basement from ever flooding, there are many things a home or building owner can do to dramatically reduce the risk of it happening. It’s really just a matter of how many precautions you’re willing to take and implement to prevent one of the more damaging and costly repairs that a building can experience.
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This entry was posted in Basement Waterproofing on August, 15, 2015
When it comes to a severe mold infestation, there is really only one real solution; you should call in the experts to deal with it, which is something that we, at AAAction Waterproofing have a lot of experience with. However, just as important mold extermination is mold prevention, and this is something that any building or home owner can do all by themselves to prevent a serious outbreak that would require our expertise. Here are the factors you need to consider when it comes to mold prevention techniques. Continue reading →
Personality plays a strong part in how individuals face challenges. Some people may opt to stay pro-active in all aspects of lifestyle, and while the projection is the expectation of the worst, the hope is still that preventive measures and even some good fortune can avert disasters. Other individuals may be more passive in their approach, trusting that misfortune can be managed, should it happen.
The fact is that both of these attitudes can be beneficial to personal lifestyles, but in some cases, experiential learning can also influence how these attitudes may change. This is often the circumstances for many Maryland homeowners when it comes to issues with basement flooding. In these cases, it can be even more important to note that flood coverage is not standard to most homeowner’s insurance policies, which also means that taking a passive approach can mean considerable financial woes.
Proactive Does Not Mean Paranoid – Taking Precautions At Home
Another major point about the difference in perspectives is that taking preventive measures is not a focus on the worst case scenario, but is rather a reinvestment in the best case scenario. At AA Action Waterproofing, we have many clients who will take professional steps to seal their basement from moisture, not because it is already an issue, but to keep it from becoming a Continue reading →
As clean and tidy as a home may be, there are still unseen dangers that could be colonizing within the house. The truth is that mold is everywhere. It can be found in the air, on foods, and especially in soft surfaces when the moisture within the home is high enough to support further colonization. While not all molds are toxic, many can still have an adverse effect on individuals, especially if they are already sensitive to other allergies.
Out, Out, Darn Spot!
At AA Action Waterproofing, one of the biggest things that we find in doing mold remediation and further preventive basement waterproofing measures, is that many Maryland residents may be aware of the continued mold growth, but still treat it as an isolated incident that can be easily contended with. Mold is highly difficult to remove from a property, especially as the microscopic spores can linger in the air for days, until the find a suitable environment to colonize.
Many mold infestations can be obvious within a home. This may include:
• Dark spots showing through on walls
• Foul or musty odors in the home
• Increased incidence of allergic reactions for residents
• Obvious mold and deterioration on soft items, including paper products and clothes
While it is beneficial for homeowners to address these issues, these Continue reading →
As the Maryland area is already experiencing an early indication of the heat that is to come over the rest of the summer, many residents are more greatly focused on keeping properties and lawns hydrated. However, while making sure that there is plenty of water during our drought spells can be the immediate concern, other issues that overheating and over drying of the earth can bring should also be on homeowner’s minds. Continue reading →
Taking preventive measures to ensure a dry basement can include a variety of actions to contend with nearly any situations. What is important, however, is that homeowners are also able to understand how different waterproofing measures can work, and what types of emergencies to which they may be applicable. Continue reading →
This entry was posted in Basement Waterproofing on August, 10, 2015
At AA Action Waterproofing, our years of experience in helping Maryland residents waterproof their basements and also contend with mold remediation and restorative waterproofing services, have taught us to never underestimate the causes for basement flooding. Although concerns such as cracks in the foundation and poor drainage on the property can be some of the most common causes for moisture and flooding problems, these are not the only ones that can lead to mess and damages. Continue reading →
This entry was posted in Basement Waterproofing on August, 08, 2015
Over the past decade, the expansion of emergency services within communities has greatly improved. For many Maryland residents, this does include general response teams such as fire and rescue, but other inhabitants along the coast would also include emergency response for environmental dangers and evacuation protocols. As we have all seen with some of the storms over the past winter, while these emergency services have admirably saved lives, they do not always address the aftermath that residents are returning to. Continue reading →
This entry was posted in Basement Waterproofing on August, 07, 2015
