Before & After Photos

Mold, Moisture & Air Quality Concerns Solved with Full Encapsulation

Before: Mold & Efflorescence Threatening Air Quality

In Antigo, WI, this homeowner discovered visible mold growth and white, powdery efflorescence on pipes in the crawl space. With concerns about air quality, musty smells, and health risks, they knew the space needed to be sealed and protected before things got worse.

After: Clean, Dry & Sealed for Good

Sure-Dry installed a full crawl space encapsulation and insulation system to stop moisture in its tracks and eliminate the conditions that cause mold and decay.

We installed:
• CleanSpace® Vapor Barrier to completely seal floors and walls
• Drainage Matting beneath the liner to manage groundwater
• SilverGlo™ Insulation on the crawl space walls for thermal protection
• RimTight® Joist Insulation to stop air leaks at the top of the space
• A new vent cover to keep outside air and pests out

Now the crawl space is dry, mold-resistant, and protected—improving air quality and comfort throughout the home.

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Before
The homeowner in Antigo, WI reported chronic water seepage along the cove joint where the basement floor meets the foundation walls, especially during heavy rains and spring snowmelt. Water tracked along the perimeter slab, leaving efflorescence, discoloration, and a persistent musty odor that made the space feel damp and unusable for storage or future finishing. An older, pedestal-style sump pump sat in a shallow pit with no continuous interior drain tile feeding it, so rising groundwater and hydrostatic pressure under the slab routinely overwhelmed the system. This created a classic wet basement repair situation common in Wisconsin, where groundwater is forced through slab joints and cold joints at the base of the wall.

After
Sure-Dry installed a WaterGuard® interior drainage system along the affected basement walls, placing the channel at the footing to intercept groundwater before it can appear on the floor surface. The drainage system includes a wall flange to capture wall seepage and direct it into a new, properly sized SuperSump® system, which features a durable liner, airtight lid, and high-capacity pump designed for long-term performance in Wisconsin basements. The crew tied the WaterGuard system into the SuperSump basin and extended the discharge line to carry water safely away from the foundation, then carefully re-poured concrete over the trench to restore a clean, finished floor edge while delivering a reliable interior drainage system basement solution for Wisconsin homes.
The homeowner now has a dry, healthier basement and confidence that this basement waterproofing solution will protect their Antigo, WI home through future storms and snowmelt cycles.

Before:
A homeowner in Antigo, WI was dealing with water intrusion along a basement wall where groundwater pressure forced moisture through the cold joint. The existing sump pump struggled to keep up during heavy rain and spring thaw, allowing water to track across the slab. Inspection showed that seepage concentrated at one wall before spreading out, indicating a need for controlled drainage and an upgraded pump system.

After:
Sure-Dry installed a SuperSump® to provide reliable pumping capacity during peak moisture conditions. A WaterGuard® system was installed along the problem wall to capture seepage and direct it to the upgraded sump. A bleeder line was added to intercept groundwater entering through the wall and route it directly into the WaterGuard system.
With the new drainage path and sump upgrade, the homeowner now has a dry, controlled basement environment that performs consistently through Antigo’s wet seasons.

Before:
A homeowner in Antigo, WI needed to convert an existing basement room into a legal bedroom, but the space lacked a code-compliant egress opening. The original basement wall had only a small, older-style window that did not meet Wisconsin egress requirements for minimum opening size, sill height, or emergency escape clearance. Soil conditions around the home—typical of Langlade County’s sandy-loam base—had also allowed moisture to collect against the foundation, making the existing window well inefficient and undersized.

After:
A new, fully code-compliant egress window system was installed by cutting a precise opening through the foundation wall, setting a new window unit sized for proper emergency escape dimensions, and integrating a durable window well with adequate drainage stone. The installation restored structural integrity at the cutout, ensured proper grading and water management around the new well, and brought the basement room up to legal bedroom standards.
The homeowners now have a safe, compliant, and naturally brighter basement bedroom ready for everyday use.

The homeowners here had a problem with keeping their crawl space clean and dry. The perfect solution was to install a sump pump to keep moisture flowing out of the area and then finish it off with the CleanSpace liner to ensure it stays dry forever!