Beating Basement Molds Before It Takes Over
Once you have moisture cleaned up, the next battle you’ll have to prepare to fight is one with mold. When it comes to basement molds, you don’t have a whole lot of time to prepare before the battle begins, and actions should be taken to beat the mold before it beats you within the first day or so after moisture has been cleaned. The executive director of the National Center for Healthy Housing, Rebecca Morley, states that you have a 24 to 36 hour window to work with before basement mold can really manifest itself in your space and begin spreading its spores throughout your area. Continue reading →
A basement leak clean up will need to be done by a professional, but before calling the professionals in, you’ll need to take a few steps to clean up your space and your belongings in order to avoid further damage. Basement leaks can wreak havoc on your carpeting, your walls, and your property stored or kept in your basement, and the only way to save this property from further cleanup or becoming ruined is to take care of it straight away after its come into contact with moisture. 
When you see mold pop up in your basement, or in any part of your home, it may be tough not to tackle the problem yourself. Mold looks unattractive and it will make you feel as if your space is unclean, but it’s important to leave these jobs up to the professionals. Depending on the type of mold you may be working with, or your particular allergies to mold, you could be walking into a dangerous situation, and to have your home tested for mold beforehand can let you know all you need to about the mold and the best methods for cleanup. 
Winter is finally over for the mid-Atlantic, and after a cold season that seemed as if it would never end, many are wondering how they can repair their foundations left cracked and at risk after the deep freeze. Cold and snowy winters like the one we’ve just experienced wreak havoc on your foundation, as the soil shrinks and expands with each freeze and thaw. As the ground thaws and soaks in the moisture from melting snows, the soil will also move and shift, which places unnecessary stress on your foundation as well. With all of this stress, your foundation is likely to experience cracks and damages, and this is the prime time of year to begin seeing these damages and what they do to your home. 
We all know that a basement flood repair costs quite a bit of time, energy, and peace of mind, but many don’t realize the financial costs of a flooded basement until it’s too late. While waterproofing services may seem financially intimidating at first, they’re nothing like the sort of costs that one would incur if their basement begins to flood, especially when considering a basement flood is rarely a one-time occurrence if no steps are taken for prevention. 
Mold grows quickly and mold grows heartily when your basement or any area of your home is exposed to moisture that isn’t properly cleaned. What many wonder, however, when faced with a mold problem is “How does mold grow?” and this is a great question to ask if you’re looking to eliminate your mold problem while staving off its return. 
One big reason that flooding occurs in your basement is due to poor drainage. If your foundation is in tip-top shape, and you’re free from cracks or gaps in your space which let water in, but you’re still experiencing moisture accumulation, it may be the drainage around your home that is the problem you should be looking to correct. Poor drainage around the home can cause heavy rains to make their way from the sky and directly into your space, rather than safely away from your home as they should be kept, and in these instances improving your home’s drainage can make the difference between frequent cleanups and a safe, happy, and dry space. 
A recent study has shown that in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, a strong summer thunderstorm can be expected around every 5 to 7 days throughout the months of July and August. While it may be springtime now, summer is right around the corner, and you may be facing the heavy rains before you know it. These heavy thunderstorms will typically be rather short, but they come with strong winds and drenching downpours, the type of rain that doesn’t settle in to the soil around your home, but washes out like buckets being dumped all around your space. 
