Depending on where you live, a sump pump in your basement may be a waste of money, a cautious investment, or an absolutely necessary accessory. While other aspects of building construction keep rainwater from collecting against the basement walls and leaking in, what a sump pump does is keep the water table from reaching the basement floor and flooding it. But how does it do that? Continue reading →
As far north as it is, Maryland isn’t exactly Hurricane Central: that honor goes to Florida, and to a lesser extent the Gulf Coast. However, hurricanes and tropical storms still make their way north along the East Coast on a regular basis, and Marylanders should know what to do when heavy rainfall and high winds pay a visit. Continue reading →
Are there bugs living in your basement? While most bugs are pretty harmless, they could indicate that you have a serious water problem in your basement. Continue reading →
From the dampness causing the walls and foundation to rot to manifesting mold, humidity can cause a large amount of damage to your basement. For the most part, humidity in your basement is most likely caused by water leaks from other parts of your home and household activities including cooking and bathing. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t reduce the effect of humidity of your home. Continue reading →
The basement windows can be a very common place for you to find a leak in your basement. Naturally, the basement itself can be pretty susceptible to water intrusion as it is. Having a window below ground can make this an especially vulnerable weak spot for water and moisture. That is why it is so important that basement windows get the waterproofing support and repair they need to keep your basement moisture-free. Continue reading →
The pipes in your home perform a vital function. Without them, fresh water wouldn’t be piped into your faucets and showers, and waste water wouldn’t be carried away. They may not be the most visible portions of your home, but the rest of your home would be a very different environment if indoor plumbing wasn’t tucked away in the walls and floors. Continue reading →
A meteorological phenomenon occurring in the Pacific might not seem like it should be of much concern in Maryland, but the exact opposite is true. We live in a world where weather patterns thousands of miles away have consequence as they move inland, interacting with mountains and various high and low air pressure pockets along the way. El Nino is one of those phenomena, and it has far ranging consequences for the entire USA, including the state of Maryland. But first, let’s learn a little bit about this occurrence. Continue reading →
Whether it is wet or dry, the summer months are a great opportunity to work towards water damage prevention and be ready for the months ahead. Continue reading →
Sadly, the basement floods sometimes and it is something every homeowner may have to deal with at one point or another. Whether it is just a small case of moisture seeping into the walls or a knee-deep flood in the basement, it can be rather inconvenient and frustrating to deal with. Apart from calling us at AAAction Waterproofing to help waterproof your home, here are a few tips to help you get your home back to its dry and cozy state. Continue reading →
So you have just put the finishing touches on your brand new entertainment center or extra guest room in the basement of your Maryland home. Sadly, a leak has found its way in and is now flooding the room and damages all your items and things. Not to mention how frustrated you are to have to walk through the water. Continue reading →