In Times Of Need – Storm Damage & Basement Flood
Over the past decade, the expansion of emergency services within communities has greatly improved. For many Maryland residents, this does include general response teams such as fire and rescue, but other inhabitants along the coast would also include emergency response for environmental dangers and evacuation protocols. As we have all seen with some of the storms over the past winter, while these emergency services have admirably saved lives, they do not always address the aftermath that residents are returning to. Continue reading →
Houses along the East Coast can differ quite greatly, even within a specific region. At AA Action Waterproofing, we often find that some of the worst water damage to home and property can come from these differences in construction, and also how aware homeowners are of the dangers this can present. 
For many residents along the East Coast and especially the Maryland region, there is both a natural and modern familiarity with water. Living so closely to marshlands, inlets, and the ocean does bring about a greater appreciation for how much of an impact nature can have on our sense of security and the actions that are taken to protect the home. While this is in some ways just a facet of living in this region, it does also indicate some concerns that more inland residents can have as well. 
As the first month of summer has shown most Maryland residents, weather predictions for this year are likely to remain inexact. Some distinct changes in air current patterns and astronomical influences are also causing greater difficulty in pinpointing the actual arrival and even occurrence of storms, as well as temperature conditions throughout the weeks. 
That classic musty smell is one that is often associated with basements, but what many homeowners don’t know is that the “basement smell” is actually one that is often indicative to mold, and it shouldn’t be brushed off as simply par for the course. If you go into your basement, and if you’re basement smell musty, it’s time to look around and see if mold growth could be what is causing it. 
One common misconception is that your leak is due to a problem on the inside, but eve a foundation free of cracks and a structurally sound home can have leaks coming in, but from a source you may not have considered. The land your home is built on, and the drainage it allows, contributes a great deal to your likelihood of experiencing a flood or leak, and we at AA Action Waterproofing make sure to take this into consideration when it comes to waterproofing your home.