Sure-Dry Before & After Photos

Before
In Berlin, WI, the homeowners wanted to make their basement safer and suitable for finishing but only had small, non-compliant windows that didn’t provide a code-approved escape route. The foundation wall where the egress would be installed was solid concrete and partially below grade, meaning excavation depth and drainage control were critical to prevent water intrusion. During inspection, Sure-Dry’s System Design Specialist confirmed that a full egress window installation would not only meet Wisconsin building code but also improve light and airflow in the basement.

After
Sure-Dry’s installation crew excavated the area alongside the foundation and cut a precise, properly sized opening through the concrete wall. A durable, energy-efficient egress window was installed with a reinforced, corrosion-resistant window well featuring an integrated drain tied directly into the home’s waterproofing system. Once sealed, backfilled, and regraded, the new installation provided a compliant emergency exit and enhanced the basement’s natural light and ventilation.
The homeowners were very satisfied with their safer, brighter, and fully code-compliant basement—ready for future finishing or living space expansion.

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While there are a number of potential causes of cracked and bowing foundation walls, the most common reason is pressure from foundation soils.  When clay soils get wet, they can expand and put tremendous pressure on a wall. When this force exceeds the wall's ability to resist it, the wall begins to fail in different ways. Cracking, bowing and tilting are the most common symptoms of foundation wall failure. 

The block foundation wall of this home in Pine River, WI is an example of how pressure from the wet soil surrounding the foundation can cause bowing and cracking.  

To permanently stabilize this block foundation wall, Sure-Dry Basement Systems installed their Geo-Lock™ Foundation Wall Anchor System.  The Geo-Lock™ Foundation Wall Anchor System permanently stabilizes your basement walls, offering the best opportunity to straighten the walls without the cost and disruption of foundation replacement.  Heavy-duty, galvanized earth anchors are embedded in stable, undisturbed soil outside your foundation wall. Each anchor is connected by a steel rod to a wall plate that provides clamping pressure against the inside of the foundation wall. This method also offers the potential to straighten the wall back to its original position.

In Pine River, WI, a beloved family cabin faced the fright of cracking and inward-moving walls, signaling a weakening foundation that threatened future family gatherings. Before despair set in, we stepped in with our PowerBrace system. As you can see in the photos, we transformed uncertainty into security, ensuring that this precious cabin can continue to host generations of memories. Our commitment was not just to fix the problem but to safeguard a piece of their family legacy through a durable and reliable solution.

When our Pine River homeowner faced escalating water issues in their basement, seen clearly in the before photo, they knew it was time to call us for help. After assessing the situation, we installed our reliable WaterGuard system, tailored specifically for this kind of challenge. Notice in the after photo how dry and secure the space now looks. We transformed a worrisome, water-logged basement into a worry-free zone, reaffirming our commitment to delivering remarkable customer experiences and lasting solutions.

For this homeowner in Pine River, WI, the unsightly cracks next to their garage were an eyesore and a concern. As you can see in the before photo, the damage seemed daunting. But, with our application of PolyLevel and NexusPro, we transformed the area. Notice in the after photo how seamlessly we repaired the concrete, providing a durable, long-lasting solution that aligns with our mission to deliver a remarkable customer experience and reliable results.