Mold problems in the home come with a lot of questions, and we at AA Action Waterproofing want to address some of these concerns often brought up by our mid-Atlantic region customers. By providing answers to your mold FAQs, you can better understand just what you’re working with when you’re working with mold, and our professionals can help to make the picture a whole lot clearer. Continue reading →
A flooded or wet basement comes with quite a few health risks, and we at AA Action Waterproofing want to make sure you’re prepared for what you may be facing should your basement begin to accumulate moisture. Whether you’re looking at inches of water in your basement, feet of water, or smaller patches of moisture, there are quite a few risks associated with any type of moisture allowed to take up residence in your basement space. The top 3 health risks associated with a flooded or wet basement are: Continue reading →
Stachybotrys is also known as toxic black mold, and this is the number one “baddie” in the home mold family. Commonly referred to simply as “stachy”, this is a type of mold that isn’t universally black, and it can manifest with a black or dark green appearance as well as a slimy or moist texture. This is a type of mold that can grow and thrive in your home after you’ve experienced a leak or flood, and one of the biggest reasons that all homes should consider thorough waterproofing before finding themselves with ideal mold growth conditions. Continue reading →
There is just something refreshing about a strong summer thunderstorm. On those days where the sun is hot, the air is thick, and the atmosphere is muggy, a strong summer thunderstorm can cut through the heat and bring about a refreshing new start to the air outside, but things aren’t as pleasant as they should be if your basement is prone to flooding. While others are enjoying the fresh clean rain soaked air, you may be struggling to keep the water out of your home, and following up your evening with a long and complicated clean-up process. Continue reading →
Mold loves a warm, dark, damp place, and unfortunately this means that mold is also exceptional at hiding. While you may be able to see mold when it grows on a ceiling, wall, or carpet, it may not be so easy to spot when it decides to take up shop in a crawlspace or heating or cooling duct, and you can start experiencing mold exposure symptoms while having no idea that mold is taking over in your home. Mold will find its way into your space often after a leak or a flood, and waterproofing your home is an excellent way to put up a big roadblock against the growth and presence of mold. If you have had a leak or a flood, however, and there was moisture present at one time, there could be mold growing and thriving in your space without your knowledge. Continue reading →
The phrase “April showers bring May flowers” is a pretty common one, but what many don’t know is that these same April showers can bring May leaks as well! During the winter months, the foundation on your home takes quite a bit of abuse, particularly in the snowy mid-Atlantic region. While these foundation damages may be tough to spot at first, and not present you with any real damage that you can see when winter starts to wind down, the effects become apparent during the cool and wet spring season. Continue reading →
Poor drainage is what allows the water in, and poor drainage can affect just about every type of home or business no matter where they’re located or the type of weather experienced. With poor drainage, water from even a light rainstorm will begin to accumulate in puddles in and around a building or establishment, and this allows this moisture to work its way into your space in the form of a leak. At AA Action Waterproofing, we take care to find just what type of drainage problem you’re working with, and how to best fix your specific problem so worrying over leaks can be a thing of the past. Continue reading →
Whether you find mold in your home, or in a commercial building, there are quite a few things to keep in mind first. With professional mold remediation, you won’t need to worry about cleaning up the mold and making sure you’ve really tackled the problem, as this is left to the professionals in the craft, but you may want to consider a few things as you’re assessing your mold situation in order to keep your mold remediation professionals informed. Continue reading →
Hurricanes are high wind storms, and as with any high wind storm, one of the safest places you can be to ride out the storm is in the basement. Maryland is a mid-Atlantic coastal state, which means Marylanders experience the risk of hurricane season each and every year. While Maryland may not see as many storms as more southern coastal states like Florida or the Carolinas, it does see its fair share, and knowing how to keep flooding at bay can provide you with just the shelter you need in order to safely ride through these strong annual storms. Continue reading →
Maryland is smack-dab in the middle of the mid-Atlantic region, and this is a great middle point to use when looking at the type of weather that this portion of the United States is prone to experience. When it comes to flood proofing your home, your property, and your basement, the weather is what you’re looking to keep out, and in order to keep it out effectively, it’s best to know a little bit about it. Continue reading →
