As winter weather rolls in to Virginia, Maryland, and surrounding regions, most residents are concerned about staying warm and sheltered. Maintenance issues tend to be focused on heating bills and efficiency as well as clearing snow from structures for safety and for function. However, cold weather can have invisible impacts on the home, and these may only become noticeable after years of damages have been done. Continue reading →
Addressing concerns such as high moisture levels in the home can often be put off for extended periods of time, since these rarely appear to have an immediate impact on the health of the home. This can include situations where certain well trafficked areas such as the bathroom show the beginnings of mildew growth, or where a musty smell has begun to invade the basement. Yet, even these small signs of mold in the present, can indicate that greater damage is on the horizon. Continue reading →
While many people who already are sensitive to mold can react strongly to even a mild presence of spores, letting mildew become an overgrowth can have an impact on any individual. The reason is because even innocuous fungus still releases spores that also contain mild mytotoxins that can trigger a reaction. This means that reducing mold as soon as it is noticed can be highly effective for improving quality of life. Continue reading →
Finding mold within a home is not uncommon, although extenuating factors can impact how these spores will react with human health and the structure of the home can depend upon the type of mold that is growing and the concentration of the spores. While it should be noted that mold and mildew in the bathroom, kitchen, and other well trafficked damper areas of the home are probably not a concern, it is also fairly difficult for owners to distinguish when mold is innocuous or harmful. Continue reading →
Most of the Virginia and Maryland area has already experienced significant precipitation over this winter, with two spikes in the new year alone. While most residents are concerned over how the immediate effects of storms and snowfall will affect their daily routines, many do not consider how these environmental conditions can also influence the future of a home. This can be through acute and ongoing factors that can cause significant damages to the structure of the dwelling. Continue reading →
For many homeowners, the action of first acquiring a home is an exciting and motivating time. This can become especially evident when a resident is getting ready to grow a family and set down roots in the Maryland or Virginia region. In the beginning, the home is very much like a member of the family, especially when the motivation for upkeep is still strong. Continue reading →
Regardless of the location of your home, you could be playing host to millions of unwelcome visitors within you walls. If you can smell a musty odor in your home or basement, then there is a high likelihood that mold or mildew has probably become an invisible guest in your dwelling. At AA Action Waterproofing, we often inspect homes that show no immediate signs of damage, but where the presence of fungus is still palpable. Continue reading →
Architecture throughout Maryland, Virginia, and even parts of southern Pennsylvania can vary greatly depending upon the environment. One of the things that is so attractive to residents of this region is the fact that a person can quickly transition from metropolitan and suburban neighborhoods to more rural areas. This also means that homes can range from colonial and modern buildings that include full or finished basements, to older and more traditional structures that still sport earthen floors and crawl spaces. Continue reading →
Although there is a lot of home maintenance that is attended to regularly, there are also up-keep concerns that should be addressed on a more regular basis. This includes possible damages to the foundation, which can not only undermine the structural integrity of the home, but can also generate problems with moisture and flooding. Continue reading →
Owning a home can represent a great future potential for any Maryland resident, although the path to this potential can also take a number of personal decisions. While having a property of one’s own is certainly an investment in the future, at AA Action Waterproofing, we have also found that residents also see the home as a sense of freedom, safety, and the ability to grow. Continue reading →
