3 Reasons You Should Waterproof Your Basement
Most of the time when people think “home improvement” the things that come to mind are more visible, “big ticket” items like new extensions to the home, or finishing the basement to make it an additional, usable room for the rest of the house. Most people don’t think about waterproofing their basement, but it’s one of those processes—like a new roof, or better insulation—with few cosmetic benefits, but a lot financial security and savings in the long run. Here are three reasons why should consider getting your basement waterproofed. Continue reading →
That state of Maryland gets the full cycle of seasons, with a cold winter, a wet spring, a hot, humid summer, and a dry autumn. Because of that, buildings in the state get subjected to all kinds of elements and temperatures every day, every year, without end. And sometimes that can result in a leaky basement. But how does this happen, and what can you do about it? 
Basement waterproofing is one of those home services that many don’t really consider until they’ve had a bad experience. You may think that your home is sound and dry before a flood occurs, or everything is sealed up tight until you experience a leak, but it really pays to take a proactive approach to waterproofing rather than a reactive one. At AA Action Waterproofing, we know how dangerous and hazardous a leak or flood can be, and how much time, money, and effort can be saved by waterproofing your basement before one occurs. 
If you use your basement as a simple storage space, or you and your family simply don’t spend a whole lot of time in the basement, it can be easy to think of a small leak as “no big deal”. Out of sight and out of mind, you may think that a little water never hurt anyone, and since your basement isn’t really used often anyway, it especially won’t hurt you. At AA Action Waterproofing, we want to debunk this belief by proving just how hazardous a wet basement can be, and how it can affect the rest of your home. 
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. 
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.
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. 