Sure-Dry Before & After Photos

Before

This Wisconsin Rapids, WI homeowner had a crawl space that needed protection from moisture and Wisconsin's changing seasonal conditions. An exposed or poorly protected crawl space can allow ground moisture and humidity into the area beneath the home, contributing to damp or musty conditions. During Wisconsin winters, an uninsulated crawl space can also contribute to cold floors and energy loss in the living space above.

After

Sure-Dry transformed the crawl space using CleanSpace® and SilverGlo®.

CleanSpace was installed to encapsulate the crawl space, creating a durable vapor barrier that isolates the home from ground moisture below. SilverGlo insulation panels were installed along the crawl space walls to improve thermal performance and help protect the space from Wisconsin's temperature extremes.

Together, these crawl space repair solutions created a cleaner, drier, and better-insulated environment beneath the home while helping protect the living space above from moisture and cold conditions.

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Before

This Wisconsin Rapids, WI home had a crawl space that needed encapsulation, but there was another important concern beneath the home—the floor system needed additional support. When beams and floor joists become inadequately supported, homeowners may begin noticing symptoms above the crawl space such as sagging floors, sloping floors, uneven areas, or movement underfoot.

Moisture and changing conditions inside a crawl space can also contribute to deterioration of the wood floor system over time, making it important to address both the crawl space environment and the structural support beneath the home.

After

As part of the crawl space repair, Sure-Dry installed SmartJack® support posts beneath the home's floor system. These adjustable steel supports are positioned beneath the beams to provide additional stabilization where the structure needs it most.

Unlike temporary wood posts or improvised supports, SmartJacks are designed specifically for crawl space structural repair. They transfer the weight of the floor system to engineered support points below and can be adjusted to help stabilize the floors above.

The crawl space was also encapsulated to create a cleaner, more controlled environment and help protect the area beneath the home from moisture.

With the crawl space improved and SmartJacks providing dependable support beneath the floor system, this homeowner now has a more stable foundation for the living space above.

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Before

This Wisconsin Rapids, WI homeowner had a crawl space that needed protection from moisture, groundwater, and Wisconsin's changing seasonal conditions. Ground moisture can continually enter an unprotected crawl space, creating damp or musty conditions beneath the home. Cold air can also enter around the rim joists, while uninsulated foundation walls can contribute to heat loss and cold floors in the living space above.

Water entering the crawl space created another concern. Encapsulation can help control ground moisture, but an effective crawl space waterproofing system also needs a dependable way to collect and remove incoming water.

After

Sure-Dry installed CleanSpace® to encapsulate the crawl space and create a durable vapor barrier between the home and ground moisture below. SilverGlo® insulation panels were installed along the crawl space walls to help reduce heat loss and protect the space from Wisconsin's temperature extremes.

RimTight® spray foam insulation was applied around the rim joist area to help seal gaps where outside air can enter the crawl space. Addressing this area complements the SilverGlo wall insulation and helps create a more complete thermal barrier around the crawl space.

To manage groundwater, Sure-Dry installed a SmartSump® crawl space sump pump system. Water entering beneath the home can now be collected and pumped safely away rather than accumulating beneath the CleanSpace system.

Together, CleanSpace, SilverGlo, RimTight, and SmartSump provide a comprehensive approach to crawl space moisture control, insulation, air sealing, and waterproofing, creating a cleaner, drier, and better-protected space beneath the home.

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Before

This Wisconsin Rapids, WI crawl space had moisture concerns that required more than simply covering the exposed ground. Ground moisture, water intrusion, and high humidity can create damp, musty crawl space conditions and affect the environment throughout the home.

Wisconsin's heavy rains, spring snowmelt, humid summers, and changing groundwater conditions can make crawl space moisture control especially important. The homeowner needed a system that could address moisture from the ground, remove incoming water, and control humidity in the air.

After

Sure-Dry encapsulated the crawl space with CleanSpace®, creating a durable vapor barrier that isolates the home from ground moisture and creates a much cleaner crawl space environment.

A SmartSump® crawl space sump pump system was installed to collect and pump incoming groundwater safely away from the home.

To control moisture remaining in the air, Sure-Dry added a SaniDry™ dehumidification system. SaniDry helps maintain lower humidity levels and reduces the damp conditions that can contribute to musty odors and moisture problems.

With encapsulation, water removal, and humidity control working together, this crawl space is now cleaner, drier, and better protected throughout Wisconsin's changing seasons.

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Before

This Wisconsin Rapids, WI home had an unfinished basement with a poured concrete foundation and a small existing basement window that provided limited natural light and no convenient emergency exit.

The homeowners wanted to improve the basement while it was still unfinished, making this an ideal time to install a larger egress window before future basement improvements or finishing work took place.

After

Sure-Dry installed a new basement egress window by creating a properly sized opening through the poured concrete foundation wall. The new window and exterior window well provide a significantly larger opening, bringing more natural light into the unfinished basement while creating a safer and more accessible emergency escape route.

Installing an egress window can be an important first step for homeowners considering future basement finishing, particularly when planning a bedroom or additional living space where applicable building-code requirements must be considered.

The finished installation gives this Wisconsin Rapids basement more natural light, improved accessibility, and greater flexibility for how the space may be used in the future.

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