Every home contains some amount of mold. Molds are in the outdoor environment and are airborne, so Maryland residents will experience some exposure to these spores on any given day. The greater concern arises from people who are sensitive to the fungi, especially when they live in dwellings where there is a greater proliferation of colonies. Continue reading →
The Easter Shore has seen its fair share of monumental storms throughout the years. Although these environmental events cannot be avoided, they do provide some beneficial points for homeowners to use as learning tools, since the initial experience of surviving a flood can also lead to pro-active precautions becoming a part of routine. Continue reading →
Exposure to mold will affect people in different ways, although it is never pleasant. Mold can enter into the body through a number of pathways, although breathing in spores is one of the more common means of contamination. This often happens when residents live in an environment that has excessive mold growth. At AA Action Waterproofing, we find that this is often due to stagnant water that can collect in places like the basement or crawl spaces. Continue reading →
Concerns about air quality and indoor living safety are becoming increasingly important for homeowners in the southern Pennsylvania area. While there are a number of factors that can contribute to these issues, including whether it is a rural or industrial area, the materials that have gone into home construction, and even the environmental location of the home, some of these issues are simply an aspect of maintenance and upkeep. Continue reading →
The foundation of your home is the not only the stability of the structure, but it also plays a great part in how the lifespan of a home may progress. While cracks in the concrete can lead to major safety concerns which can include structural shifting and weakening, pipe and electrical damages that happen from settling, and an inlet for vermin into the domicile, even smaller breaches in the stone can also result in major issues. Continue reading →
All kinds of problems can befall a modern business that might be serious.
Even if your business has nothing at all to do with food preparation, healthcare, or other areas where absolute sanitary precautions are necessary, you are always being held to a very high standard. Continue reading →
When’s the right time to get your basement waterproofed?
There’s never a wrong time for basement waterproofing, but there is a season where it can be easier, less expensive, and overall, a weight off your mind for the rest of the year and beyond. Continue reading →
These days, everyone is concerned about reducing their exposure to secondhand smoke. In many areas of the United States, it is no longer possible to smoke in public establishments such as bars, hotels, and restaurants.
Although this can be inconvenient for smokers, it is a smart move from the perspective of public health: Cigarettes include a number of ingredients that are known carcinogens, and many of them are present in cigarette smoke. Continue reading →
One of the most important things that we want homeowners to understand about basement waterproofing is that it isn’t just a luxury expense: It will actually save you money.
Yes, there’s no way of knowing exactly how much risk for a flood you are dealing with until you talk to a professional. One thing is for sure, though: That risk is growing every year. Continue reading →
Although there are many great renovation projects that handy folks can manage on their own, it’s a good idea to avoid foundation repair as one of your choices: Instead, you should always get the experts to do the hard work for you.
You already know that your home’s foundation is critical to its continued stability. You might not know, however, that the foundation is subject to ongoing wear, weathering, and damage that can be very hard to spot. Continue reading →
