Sure-Dry Before & After Photos

Before

A homeowner in Two Rivers, WI had a concrete driveway where settlement and open cracks had progressed far enough that grass was actually growing between sections of the concrete. The widening gaps weren't just affecting the driveway's appearance—they were allowing water, soil and vegetation into areas that should have remained protected.

Open joints and cracks are especially troublesome in Wisconsin. Rain and melting snow can travel through these openings and reach the soils beneath the driveway. Over time, erosion and soil movement can create voids beneath the slabs, while repeated freeze-thaw cycles can contribute to additional movement, cracking and uneven concrete.

The homeowner wanted to restore the existing driveway before the deterioration became more severe.

After

Sure-Dry repaired the driveway using PolyLevel®. Small injection holes were drilled through the concrete, allowing lightweight polyurethane foam to expand beneath the slabs. The material fills underlying voids, stabilizes the concrete and provides the controlled lifting force needed to improve uneven areas of the driveway.

Compared with traditional mudjacking, PolyLevel requires smaller injection holes, adds significantly less weight beneath already-settled concrete and cures quickly with minimal disruption.

Once the slabs were stabilized and leveled, NexusPro® was applied to the appropriate joints and cracks. Instead of leaving open spaces where grass, debris and water could continue to enter, NexusPro creates a flexible, weather-resistant seal that helps protect the soils beneath the driveway.

The result is a cleaner, more even and better-protected driveway. With the slabs stabilized and those grass-filled openings properly addressed, the homeowner now has concrete that's better prepared to withstand Two Rivers' rain, snow and repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

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Before

A homeowner in Two Rivers, WI was dealing with water entering their basement and needed a reliable way to keep the space dry. Once groundwater begins finding its way inside, simply sealing the visible area where water appears doesn't address the pressure and moisture surrounding the foundation.

Wisconsin homes regularly experience changing groundwater conditions from heavy rain, spring snowmelt and repeated freeze-thaw cycles. As the soil around and beneath a foundation becomes saturated, hydrostatic pressure can push groundwater toward vulnerable areas, particularly the joint where the basement wall meets the floor.

The homeowner needed a system that would capture this water before it could spread across the basement and reliably remove it from the home.

After

Sure-Dry installed WaterGuard® along the interior perimeter of the basement. WaterGuard is specifically designed to intercept groundwater entering around the foundation and at the wall-floor joint, then direct it toward the sump system.

Because WaterGuard is installed inside the basement, it also remains accessible and serviceable—an important long-term advantage compared with exterior drainage systems buried alongside the foundation.

The collected groundwater is directed into a SuperSump® system, where it can be pumped safely away from the foundation before it reaches the basement floor.

Together, WaterGuard and SuperSump create a complete water-management system: one captures and directs incoming groundwater while the other removes it from the home.

With the system installed, this Two Rivers homeowner now has a drier, better-protected basement and a waterproofing solution designed to handle Wisconsin's changing groundwater conditions for years to come.

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Before

A homeowner in Two Rivers, WI was dealing with foundation wall movement in their basement. Cracking and inward movement are warning signs that outside soil pressure is becoming greater than the foundation wall can safely resist.

This type of foundation problem can become more noticeable in Wisconsin as soil conditions change throughout the year. Heavy rain and snowmelt can saturate the ground alongside the foundation, increasing pressure against the walls, while repeated freeze-thaw cycles can cause additional soil expansion and movement.

Rather than simply covering the cracks, the homeowner needed a foundation repair system designed to stabilize the affected walls and help prevent additional movement.

After

Sure-Dry stabilized the foundation using a combination of GeoLock® Wall Anchors and CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcing System.

GeoLock Wall Anchors were installed in areas where the foundation required stabilization against continued inward movement. The system connects the affected foundation wall to stable soil farther away from the home, providing strong lateral support. When conditions allow, GeoLock anchors may also provide an opportunity for the wall to be gradually adjusted toward its original position over time.

CarbonArmor was used in appropriate areas to provide additional wall reinforcement. The system uses strong carbon-fiber straps bonded directly to the foundation wall to help resist further inward movement without requiring bulky structural components.

Using GeoLock and CarbonArmor allowed the repair to be tailored to the conditions found along different portions of the foundation instead of relying on one solution throughout the basement.

With the affected walls stabilized and reinforced, this Two Rivers homeowner now has a foundation repair system designed to address the structural problem itself and provide long-term protection against additional wall movement.

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Before

A homeowner in Two Rivers, WI was dealing with a wet basement where water was making its way inside along the foundation walls. Once water reaches the basement floor, it can create damp conditions, musty odors and concerns about what will happen during the next heavy rain or spring snowmelt.

Wisconsin's changing groundwater conditions can put significant pressure on a foundation. As rain and melting snow saturate the surrounding soil, water can find its way through cracks, joints and other vulnerable areas of the foundation. In this basement, the conditions required a system that could capture water coming through the walls and reliably remove it from the home.

After

Sure-Dry installed DryTrak® to collect water entering along the foundation walls. DryTrak is a waterproofing drainage system installed above the basement floor, making it especially useful in situations where traditional below-floor drainage installation isn't the best option.

As water enters, DryTrak captures it before it can spread across the basement floor and directs it toward the sump system.

The collected groundwater is then handled by a SuperSump®. The system collects incoming water and pumps it safely away from the foundation, providing the active water-removal component needed to keep the basement protected.

Together, DryTrak and SuperSump give incoming water a controlled path from the foundation wall to the sump and then safely away from the home.

With the waterproofing system installed, this Two Rivers homeowner now has a drier, better-protected basement and a dependable way to manage water during Wisconsin's heavy rains, snowmelt and changing groundwater conditions.

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The floor of this garage in Dunbar, WI had major cracks due to the movement of the concrete floor from soil erosion and heaving.  

To repair the cracks, Sure-Dry Basement Systems applied their NexusPro Solution. NexusPro is a silicone-based sealant for joints and cracks specially formulated to provide long-lasting flexibility and to stand up to harsh weather conditions. Unlike traditional polyurethane sealants, NexusPro resists UV rays, which means it won't crack, bubble or dry out. That means a single application can seal the joints and cracks in your concrete driveway, patio, pool deck or sidewalk for years to come, protecting it from damage caused by soil compaction and washout.

The NexusPro solution is installed by a highly trained crew that specializes in concrete repair and protection. First, the cracks are drilled, smoothed and prepared with non-absorbent backer rod filler. Then, the NexusPro sealant is inserted in the prepared crack or control joint. Finally, the cracks are detailed with a thin layer of native sand, giving the concrete a uniform, finished appearance. And, of course, sealed concrete cracks mean no unsightly weeds growing through.

If you have cracks in the concrete of your garage, driveway, walkways, or sidewalks of your home, contact Sure-Dry today for a free estimate!