Sure-Dry Before & After Photos

Before:
A homeowner in Laona had a damp, musty crawl space with exposed soil and falling insulation. Moisture from the ground was raising humidity levels throughout the home, leading to condensation on ducts and musty odors inside the living space. The unsealed crawl space also made the area inefficient and uncomfortable year-round.

After:
The crew encapsulated the crawl space using the CleanSpace® system, sealing the floor and walls with a heavy-duty vapor barrier designed to block moisture and humidity. Drainage matting was placed beneath the liner for proper water flow, and all seams were sealed for a continuous, airtight barrier.

The crawl space is now dry, clean, and energy-efficient, helping improve air quality and comfort throughout the home.

Before the project, the homeowner in Laona, WI was dealing with recurring water issues along the basement perimeter and cold, damp foundation walls. During heavy rains and spring snowmelt, water appeared at the cove joint where the floor meets the wall, leaving damp bands, minor puddling, and efflorescence on the slab. The existing sump pump system was basic and unprotected, offering limited redundancy and leaving the homeowner concerned about failures during storms or power outages. Bare concrete walls contributed to heat loss, condensation, and a persistent musty odor that made the space uncomfortable and unreliable for storage or future finishing.

After Sure-Dry completed the work, the basement was upgraded with a comprehensive waterproofing and wall system designed for long-term performance in Wisconsin’s Northwoods. A WaterGuard® interior French drain was installed along the affected walls at the footing to intercept groundwater and cove joint seepage before it reaches the floor surface. The drainage system was directed into a TripleSafe® sump pump system, providing three levels of pump protection in a sealed basin to manage normal flow, high-demand events, and power outages. The walls were covered with Basement to Beautiful™ wall panels, adding insulation value, a clean finished surface, and a thermal break between the cold concrete and the interior space.
The homeowner now has a dry, warmer, and more useful basement in Laona, WI, with wall moisture, groundwater, and sump discharge managed by a coordinated interior drainage and wall panel system that supports future finishing plans.

Julie & Brad of Wrightstown, WI noticed a crack in one of their basement walls.  After further inspection, they also noticed that the wall was bowing in.  What was causing this? 

Foundation walls move inward primarily due to expansive soils and hydrostatic pressure on the walls from outside. However, foundation walls may also crack due to many other outside causes, including foundation settlement. Our foundation experts will accurately identify the cause of your home's foundation problems.  In Julie and Brad's case, the wet, expansive soil around the home's foundation was pushing on the wall, causing the bowing and cracking.  

Sure-Dry Basement Systems was able to restore Julie & Brad's piece of mind with their GeoLock Wall Anchor System.  The Supportworks Geo-Lock™ 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.

At Sure-Dry Basement Systems we can fix foundation issues related to bowing, buckling basement walls of all types. Our wall anchor systems include a 25-year warranty against manufacturing defects, as well as a performance warranty from us.

If you would like a free, no-obligation, written foundation wall repair quote, we're the contractors for you! Call or e-mail us today to schedule an on-site appointment with one of our specialists!

In Wrightstown, WI, these homeowners had a goal: turn their dark, underused basement into a safe, livable space—and increase their home's property value in the process. The challenge? Their basement didn’t meet building code requirements due to the lack of a proper egress window.

That’s where Sure-Dry came in.

To solve both the safety and resale concerns, our team installed a Rockwell Premier Series Egress Window System, known for its durability, aesthetic appeal, and code-compliance.

Why This Wrightstown Home Needed an Egress Window

Before installation, the basement had:

• A small, outdated window that didn’t allow for safe escape

• Minimal natural light

• No potential for use as a legal bedroom or finished living area

After installation, the space gained:

• A code-compliant emergency exit with a built-in ladder

• A durable, stone-look composite window well

• A clear cover to protect from moisture, debris, and pests

• A flood of natural light that transformed the look and feel of the space

The Result: A Basement That Adds Value

Installing a basement egress window in Wrightstown, WI not only brought this home up to code, but also increased its usable square footage and long-term market appeal. Homes with finished, legal basement bedrooms or family rooms are more attractive to buyers—and this project gave the homeowners the flexibility to use the space however they wanted.

Why Choose Sure-Dry for Your Egress Window Installation?

• Local, experienced team serving Wrightstown and surrounding areas

• Expert installation of Rockwell and other premium window systems

• Fully compliant with Wisconsin building codes

• Proven track record of increasing safety, comfort, and home value

Planning to finish your basement? Want to boost your home’s value with a safe, legal egress window?
Contact Sure-Dry today for a free estimate on egress window installation.

Before:
A homeowner in Wrightstown, WI, wanted to add an egress window to their basement to increase natural light and ensure the space met safety code requirements. The original basement windows were small and inefficient, allowing minimal light and ventilation while offering no safe exit in case of emergency. The homeowner wanted a professional installation that would improve comfort, appearance, and peace of mind.

After:
Sure-Dry’s team excavated the exterior area and installed a complete egress window system, including a large, code-compliant window, a durable window well, and a clear cover to keep out water and debris. Drainage stone was placed at the bottom of the well to maintain proper water flow and prevent buildup around the foundation. The new window provided a bright, open feel while meeting all modern safety and egress requirements.

The homeowner was extremely pleased with how much brighter and more inviting the basement became, along with the added safety and value the new installation provided.

Schedule your free estimate today!