Before & After Photos

Before

This New London, WI homeowner was dealing with more than one basement problem. Water intrusion was creating wet conditions along the foundation walls and floor, while portions of the foundation also showed signs of inward movement that required structural attention.

Moisture can enter a basement through foundation walls as well as the joint where the walls meet the concrete floor. Wisconsin's changing soil moisture, heavy rains, snowmelt and freeze-thaw cycles can also place considerable pressure against foundation walls. When water problems and wall movement occur together, addressing only one of them leaves an important part of the basement unprotected.

After

Sure-Dry designed a combined basement waterproofing and foundation repair solution. CleanSpace® was installed along the basement walls to create a durable moisture barrier and direct wall seepage into the drainage system.

Because conditions in this basement called for a drainage solution installed along the wall rather than beneath the floor, DryTrak® was installed to collect incoming water and channel it toward the sump system.

An UltraSump® system was installed to provide dependable pumping protection and remove collected groundwater from the basement.

To address the structural concerns, PowerBrace™ beams were installed against the affected foundation walls. The galvanized steel beams provide permanent stabilization without requiring excavation outside the home.

With drainage, wall moisture protection, sump pumping and structural stabilization working together, this basement is now better protected against both water intrusion and continued foundation wall movement.

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Before

This older New London, WI home had changed over the years as additions were built onto the original structure. Beneath portions of the home were crawl spaces with exposed fieldstone foundation walls and ground surfaces that allowed moisture and humid air into the areas below the living space.

Older fieldstone crawl spaces can be particularly challenging because of their irregular surfaces, numerous gaps and the amount of moisture that can migrate through the stone and soil. Wisconsin's changing seasons, wet weather and freeze-thaw cycles can make these conditions even more noticeable.

Damp crawl spaces can contribute to musty odors, elevated humidity and moisture around the wood framing supporting the floors above.

After

Sure-Dry encapsulated the crawl space using CleanSpace®. The durable liner was installed across the ground and carefully extended up the irregular fieldstone foundation walls to create a more complete moisture barrier.

Working around an older home's fieldstone foundation and additions requires careful installation because the surfaces aren't as uniform as those found in newer poured-concrete or block foundations. The CleanSpace system was fitted to the unique layout of these crawl spaces to separate the home from moisture coming through the ground and foundation surfaces.

The finished encapsulation provides a cleaner, drier environment beneath the home and helps protect the structure above from the effects of crawl space moisture.

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Before

This New London, WI homeowner wanted to improve their basement with a properly installed egress window. The existing basement had limited natural light and did not provide the larger window opening and exterior access that an egress system can offer.

Adding an egress window involves much more than simply replacing an existing basement window. A new opening must be carefully created through the foundation wall, and the window and exterior well need to be installed with proper attention to drainage and protection from Wisconsin's rain, snow and freeze-thaw conditions.

After

Sure-Dry installed a complete egress window system, creating a significantly larger opening that allows more natural light into the basement while providing an emergency exit from the space.

Our crew carefully cut the new foundation opening and installed the window and exterior well as a complete system. Proper installation around the opening helps protect the basement from water intrusion while creating a brighter, more usable environment inside.

The finished egress window provides this New London home with an important basement improvement that combines natural light, accessibility and added functionality.

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Before

A homeowner in New London, WI had a serious foundation problem developing in their basement. One of the foundation walls had experienced severe deflection and was visibly bowing inward toward the basement.

A bowing basement wall is an important warning sign because it can indicate that pressure from the surrounding soil is exceeding what the wall can resist. Wisconsin's changing soil moisture, heavy precipitation and freeze-thaw cycles can increase lateral pressure against foundation walls. As that pressure builds over time, homeowners may notice horizontal cracking, stair-step cracks, inward movement or walls that are no longer straight.

Because of the amount of inward deflection at this home, the wall needed permanent structural stabilization rather than a cosmetic repair.

After

Sure-Dry installed GeoLock® Wall Anchors to permanently stabilize the affected foundation wall.

Steel anchor plates were installed in stable soil outside the foundation and connected to heavy-duty steel wall plates inside the basement using galvanized steel rods. Once secured, the system counteracts the pressure being placed against the wall and prevents additional inward movement.

An important advantage of the wall anchor system is that, when conditions allow, the anchors can also be tightened over time in an effort to improve the position of the wall.

With the severely bowing wall stabilized, this New London homeowner now has a permanent foundation repair system protecting this important part of the home's structure.

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Before

This older New London, WI home had a fieldstone basement that struggled with ongoing moisture. Water and moisture could make their way through the irregular stone foundation, leaving the basement damp and creating the kind of humid conditions that can contribute to musty odors.

Fieldstone foundations present unique waterproofing challenges because they contain numerous joints, gaps and uneven surfaces compared with modern poured concrete walls. Wisconsin's wet seasons, snowmelt and changing soil moisture can increase the amount of water surrounding these older foundations.

The homeowner needed a solution that would manage both the water entering the basement and the moisture remaining in the air.

After

Sure-Dry installed CleanSpace® along the fieldstone foundation walls. The durable liner creates a clean moisture barrier and directs wall seepage downward rather than allowing it to enter the basement space.

A SuperSump® system was installed to collect and pump groundwater safely away from the foundation.

To address humidity and help keep the basement environment drier, Sure-Dry also installed a SaniDry™ dehumidifier. Unlike a small portable dehumidifier that requires frequent emptying, the system is designed for the demands of a basement environment and drains automatically.

Together, the wall encapsulation, sump system and humidity control transformed this damp fieldstone basement into a cleaner, drier and better-protected area beneath the home.

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