Black mold is a greenish-black mold that grow mainly in wet or damp areas like wet leaves, hay or straw. It also grows in dry wall and wallpaper. Black mold grows well in plant, cloth, and wood type materials that has a relative humidity over fifty percent. That would explain why it is found in houses and buildings. Black mold is not always spotted easily. You would not be able to see it under hidden...

Leaks in the walls can be very bad and if not fixed or found the damages can become toxic. Walls can become weak and bow out and separate, which leave gaps between them. Moisture can form in the walls causing mold to grow. Wetness and mold can start to grow up the walls and spread. If you see bowing, weakness in the walls, paint peeling, or other signs you may have or will have water...

Sometimes its hard to know if you have a leak in your home or basement. With a couple of easy steps you can determine whether or not you have a leak. But a foundation leak is a different story. A foundation leak can be very troubling and stressful, that's why it's important to learn how to identify a foundation leak then get it fixed as soon as possible. The cause of foundation leaks can be...

A-1 foundation crack repair is an expert in preventing leaks but we can also help with basement mold in your home. Remember basement mold is a common problem in homes that have damp, dark basements. It is a fungus in which grows fast in moist, humid conditions. Mold, once it establishes its presence in your basement, is very difficult to get rid of. Mold causes several health problems such as asthma, infections, cough, rashes, congestion...

Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year. That's because when you breathe air containing radon, you can get lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high. Radon can be found...

One of the rooms that most easily gathers clutter in your home is your basement or cellar. By its very nature, it's where you stick stuff that you rarely need. Basements are usually not as well maintained as other rooms of your home. They can often be VERY humid and go through wild temperature swings. This can cause huge damage to whatever is stored down there. If you're going to store things there, make the...

There are many things you can ignore and procrastinate.   A crack in your foundation is NOT one of them.  The very first thing you should do (without delay) when you witness a foundation crack, is to check your Homeowners policy.  If your policy covers this damage, then it's a "no-brain'r" to get the ball rolling as soon as possible on scheduling repair.  If your policy does not cover this damage, then there are potential other...

If your basement is damp or occasionally floods, chances are you have basement mold growing in it. Basement mold can damage your home and become a health issue for you and your family. To determine if you have basement mold growing in your basement there are a few things you can do. First, simply smell the basement. If it smells moldy, then you more than likely have basement mold growing. It is then just a...

How do you know when it's time to replace your sump pump? Some signs that your sump pump can't be repaired include: noisy units, it stops working completely and electrical problems. Noisy Units - If your sump pump is making a load noise the entire time it's running, either the impeller is bent or the motor is going out. Turn your unit over and remove the screen, using your screwdriver. Inspect the impeller. If it...

Do you have a leaky bulkhead? Every time you go to use the bulkhead exit from your basement do you notice the floor around the stairs is always wet, especially after it rains? Sometimes you notice water on the ground outside the bulkhead could this be it? Or maybe the problem is water is leaking through at the floor wall joint. How can this be fixed correctly and what if is there more than one...