Sure-Dry serving Antigo, WI

A small addition on this Antigo, WI home was built over a crawl space that needed better moisture control and insulation. While the crawl space itself wasn't large, its location directly beneath the living space made its condition important to the comfort and protection of the addition above.

Exposed ground inside a crawl space can continually release moisture vapor into the area. At the same time, poorly insulated foundation walls leave the floor system above more exposed to Northern Wisconsin's winter temperatures. Homeowners may notice cold floors or rooms that are more difficult to keep comfortable during the heating season.

Sure-Dry addressed the ground moisture by installing CleanSpace®. The durable crawl space vapor barrier covers and isolates the exposed ground, helping create a cleaner and more controlled environment beneath the addition.

Next, SilverGlo® rigid insulation panels were installed along the crawl space foundation walls. Insulating the walls helps reduce heat loss and provides better thermal protection between the addition and the cold exterior conditions.

This project is a good example of why small crawl spaces shouldn't be overlooked. Even a limited area beneath an addition can introduce moisture and cold conditions directly beneath the home's living space.

With CleanSpace encapsulation and SilverGlo wall insulation installed, this small crawl space is now cleaner, drier, and better protected from Antigo's changing seasonal conditions.

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A homeowner in Antigo, WI needed a long-term solution for moisture and water beneath their home. The crawl space was vulnerable to moisture coming from the ground, groundwater intrusion, and the temperature extremes experienced throughout Northern Wisconsin.

Simply covering the ground wouldn't address every part of the problem. An effective crawl space repair needed to control moisture vapor, manage incoming water, and provide better insulation around the foundation.

Sure-Dry began by installing CleanSpace®. This durable crawl space vapor barrier isolates the home from ground moisture and creates a cleaner, more controlled environment beneath the living space.

Next, SilverGlo® rigid insulation panels were installed along the foundation walls. Instead of leaving the crawl space exposed to Northern Wisconsin's temperature extremes, SilverGlo helps reduce heat loss through the foundation and improves the thermal protection beneath the home.

Water management was addressed with a SmartSump® crawl space sump pump system. During periods of heavy rain, spring snowmelt, or changing groundwater levels, water entering beneath the home can be collected and pumped safely away.

Each component serves a different purpose: CleanSpace helps isolate ground moisture, SilverGlo insulates the foundation walls, and SmartSump provides a dedicated system for removing incoming water.

By addressing these concerns together, Sure-Dry transformed this damp crawl space into a cleaner, drier, and better-insulated area beneath the home.

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An addition can provide valuable extra living space, but when that addition is built over an exposed or poorly insulated crawl space, conditions underneath it can affect the comfort of the room above.

That was the concern at this Antigo, WI home. The crawl space beneath the addition needed improvements to control ground moisture, insulate the foundation walls, and reduce outside air entering around the rim joists.

This is particularly important in Northern Wisconsin. During winter, an inadequately insulated crawl space can expose the floor system to extremely cold temperatures. Air leakage around the rim joists can add to the problem, while moisture from exposed soil can contribute to damp and musty crawl space conditions during other parts of the year.

Sure-Dry started the crawl space encapsulation by installing CleanSpace®. The durable vapor barrier separates the crawl space from the exposed ground and helps prevent ground moisture from continually entering the space.

Next, SilverGlo® rigid insulation panels were installed along the foundation walls. Insulating the crawl space walls helps create a more thermally protected environment beneath the addition rather than leaving the floor system directly exposed to outside temperature extremes.

Sure-Dry also applied RimTight® spray foam insulation around the rim joist area. The spray foam seals gaps and penetrations around the perimeter of the floor system, helping reduce drafts and cold outside air infiltration.

Using all three components addresses different parts of the crawl space environment: CleanSpace helps control ground moisture, SilverGlo insulates the foundation walls, and RimTight helps air-seal the rim joists.

The finished crawl space is cleaner, drier, and better insulated, providing improved protection beneath the home's addition throughout Antigo's changing seasons.

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Concrete settlement wasn't limited to just one spot at this Antigo, WI home. The driveway, front walkway, and sidewalk leading to the garage service entrance had all experienced movement, leaving the homeowner with several uneven concrete surfaces around the property.

When multiple areas of concrete begin sinking, the underlying soil is often an important part of the problem. Concrete slabs depend on properly compacted soil for support. Over time, soil can settle naturally or be eroded and washed away by water, creating empty spaces beneath the concrete. Once a slab loses support, its weight can cause it to sink or tilt.

Northern Wisconsin adds another challenge. Rain, spring snowmelt, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles continually change soil and moisture conditions around exterior concrete.

Sure-Dry used PolyLevel® to repair the settled concrete rather than removing and replacing the affected slabs. Small injection holes were drilled in strategic locations, allowing lightweight polyurethane foam to be injected beneath the concrete.

As PolyLevel expanded, it filled underlying voids, stabilized unsupported areas, and provided controlled lifting pressure. Our crew worked across the driveway, front walkway, and sidewalk to the garage service door, addressing the different areas of settlement as part of one concrete repair project.

PolyLevel offers several advantages over traditional mudjacking. The polyurethane material is lightweight, which means significantly less additional weight is placed on soils that may already be struggling to support the concrete. The process also uses smaller injection holes and the material cures quickly.

Addressing all three areas helped restore smoother transitions around the property, reduce uneven walking surfaces, and preserve the homeowner's existing concrete rather than replacing it.

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The concrete garage floor at this Antigo, WI home had developed severe cracking, leaving the slab divided into multiple sections. Some areas had also settled, creating uneven surfaces and allowing the cracks to become increasingly pronounced.

When a garage floor reaches this condition, repairing only the visible cracks may not address the underlying problem. Concrete depends on the soil beneath it for support. If that soil settles, erodes, or washes away, voids can develop beneath the slab. Without consistent support, sections of concrete can sink and move independently, contributing to additional cracking.

Northern Wisconsin conditions can make the problem worse. Water entering cracks can reach the soils below, while seasonal freezing and thawing repeatedly changes conditions around and beneath the concrete.

Sure-Dry first used PolyLevel® to address the settlement and voids beneath the garage floor. Small injection holes allowed lightweight polyurethane foam to be placed beneath the concrete. As the material expanded, it filled voids, stabilized unsupported areas, and provided controlled lifting where needed.

For a severely cracked floor like this one, stabilization was especially important before addressing the cracks themselves.

Sure-Dry then applied NexusPro® throughout the damaged areas to seal the cracks. Besides improving the appearance of the repaired garage floor, sealing the cracks helps limit water infiltration through the slab and into the soils below.

Compared with traditional mudjacking, PolyLevel uses smaller injection holes and a lightweight polyurethane material that adds significantly less weight to soils that may already have difficulty supporting the existing concrete. It also cures quickly, allowing the repaired surface to return to service sooner.

Although repairing severely cracked concrete does not make the original cracks disappear, this approach allowed the homeowner to preserve the existing garage floor while addressing settlement, unsupported areas, and water pathways that could contribute to continued movement.

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When decorative concrete begins to sink, replacement can be especially frustrating because matching the original color, texture, and stamped pattern may be difficult. That was the concern at this Antigo, WI home, where a red decorative stamped concrete step had begun settling away from the home's door frame.

The movement left a noticeable separation near the entrance and created an uneven transition where homeowners and guests entered the home.

Concrete settlement typically begins beneath the surface. Soil used around a foundation can compress over time, while rainwater and drainage can contribute to erosion or washout beneath the concrete. Northern Wisconsin's freeze-thaw cycles can add even more movement as moisture in the soil freezes, expands, and thaws.

Instead of tearing out this decorative concrete and attempting to recreate its red color and stamped finish, Sure-Dry used PolyLevel® to lift the existing step.

Small injection holes were drilled through the concrete, allowing lightweight polyurethane foam to be placed beneath the settled area. As the PolyLevel expanded, it filled underlying voids and provided controlled lifting pressure to raise the step back toward its proper position at the doorway.

Preserving the original slab was a major advantage on this project. Traditional concrete replacement would require removing the decorative step and attempting to match the existing stamped pattern and color. PolyLevel allowed the homeowner to keep the concrete they already liked while addressing the settlement underneath it.

PolyLevel also offers advantages over traditional mudjacking, including smaller injection holes, lightweight material that adds less additional load to compromised soils, and a fast curing time.

The finished concrete repair brought the decorative step back toward the door frame, improved the entrance transition, and preserved the distinctive stamped red concrete rather than replacing it.

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A homeowner in Antigo contacted Sure-Dry after noticing uneven concrete along their driveway and walkway leading to the front entrance. During the inspection, our System Design Specialist identified settlement caused by soil movement beneath the slabs, a common issue throughout Langlade County where seasonal moisture changes and freeze-thaw conditions place continual stress on exterior concrete surfaces. To restore the affected areas without replacement, the team recommended PolyLevel® High-Density Concrete Lifting Foam and NexusPro® Concrete Joint Sealant.

The installation process involved strategically injecting PolyLevel beneath the settled slabs to precisely lift and stabilize the concrete driveway and front walkway. After leveling was complete, NexusPro was applied to the joints to help seal out water and reduce future erosion beneath the slabs. Unlike mudjacking, which relies on heavier cement-based material, PolyLevel provides a lightweight, fast-curing solution that minimizes disruption while delivering long-term results. Upon completion, the homeowner had a safer, more attractive concrete surface and a durable concrete leveling solution designed to withstand Wisconsin's challenging weather conditions.

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During the inspection in Antigo, WI, the System Design Specialist documented active seepage at the cold joint and confirmed that water was concentrating along one wall before spreading across the basement floor. The existing sump pump lacked the performance needed to manage peak groundwater flow. To create an effective collection path, the specialist recommended installing WaterGuard® along the affected wall, paired with a SuperSump® upgrade. A bleeder line was added to intercept water entering through the wall and ensure it fed directly into the WaterGuard system.

Once installed, the new interior drainage route captured and redirected all seepage to the upgraded pump, eliminating surface water and preventing moisture migration across the slab. The homeowner now benefits from a reliable, long-term waterproofing solution designed for Antigo’s seasonal groundwater challenges.

During the inspection, the Sure-Dry System Design Specialist evaluated the pattern of seepage, existing sump basin, and discharge location to determine the true source of the problem. Moisture mapping and visual evidence showed that the primary issue was hydrostatic pressure beneath the slab rather than surface water or exterior grading alone. The specialist recommended a continuous WaterGuard® interior drainage system tied into a centrally located SuperSump® basin to provide reliable sump pump installation Wisconsin homeowners can depend on. This design allows water to be collected below the slab and at the cove joint, then pumped away from the foundation before it can enter the living space.

On installation day, the production crew saw-cut and removed a narrow strip of concrete along the designated walls, installed the WaterGuard channel at the proper pitch, and connected it directly to the new SuperSump liner and discharge assembly. After testing the pump operation and verifying flow through the system, the team restored the concrete floor to a smooth, finished appearance. The result is a comprehensive wet basement repair and musty basement odor solution Wisconsin homeowners trust—transforming this Antigo, WI basement into a dry, usable space and giving the homeowner peace of mind that their foundation is now protected by a proven interior drainage system.

From Worry to Peace of Mind with Full Crawl Space Encapsulation

A homeowner in Antigo, Wisconsin reached out to Sure-Dry after finding mold and efflorescence on pipes in their crawl space. Not only was the space damp and unsealed, but the homeowner was also worried about what that meant for the air quality and health of the home above.

To fix it right, our team put together a moisture- and mold-control system from the ground up.

We started with Drainage Matting to help guide any moisture toward proper drainage points, then encapsulated the entire crawl space with CleanSpace®, a durable vapor barrier that keeps moisture and vapor out for good. To improve energy efficiency and air quality, we installed SilverGlo™ insulation on the walls, RimTight® insulation along the joists, and a vent cover to fully seal off outside air.

Now, this once-damp and musty crawl space is sealed, dry, and clean—and the homeowner can breathe easier knowing the mold risk has been eliminated.

We recently had the pleasure of helping a homeowner in Antigo, WI, who was dealing with troublesome cracks in their garage floor. After years of watching these cracks worsen, contributing to an unsightly appearance and concerns about safety, they reached out to us at Sure-Dry for help. Upon their call, our process kicked off smoothly. First, our Customer Care team promptly scheduled a home inspection to understand the depth of the issue. Following this, a skilled System Design Specialist, Jeff Jaeger, from our Sales Team visited the home, diligently inspecting the garage floor. Post-inspection, they diagnosed the problem and recommended a twofold solution -- utilizing our PolyLevel and NexusPro systems to not only treat but also prevent future issues. Here's where the magic happened: our proficient production team, consisting of a skilled foreman, Will Barforth and a dedicated installer, Zach D., executed the job with precision. The PolyLevel system was used to raise and stabilize the sinking concrete, ensuring it regained its original, level state, while NexusPro was used to seal the cracks and joints, offering a durable, long-term solution against further damage and degradation. The transformation was remarkable. The homeowner was amazed at how quickly and efficiently we were able to restore their garage floor - not just fixing the aesthetic issues but also providing peace of mind with the durability and strength of the repair. At Sure-Dry, it's cases like these that fuel our mission to deliver not just a service, but a lasting solution and an unforgettable customer experience. Discovering the worry turns into relief makes every job worthwhile for us, and this Antigo garage floor is a testament to the quality and reliability our team strives to offer every day.

When a homeowner in Antigo, WI noticed their driveway and walkway starting to lift and create tripping hazards, they knew they couldn't just ignore the problem. They were looking for a solution that wouldn't just be a quick fix but something that would stand the test of time. That's when they reached out to us at Sure-Dry, hoping we could help restore their driveway and walkway to their former glory. After making contact with our friendly Customer Care team, we scheduled a home inspection to diagnose the issue fully. Our System Design Specialist, Mike Collison, visited the home, inspecting the affected concrete thoroughly. Using his expertise, he recommended a two-fold solution with our innovative products: NexusPro and PolyLevel. NexusPro is a silicone-based sealant for joints and cracks, known for its flexibility and durability, making it ideal for our often unpredictable Wisconsin weather. On the other hand, PolyLevel, a high-density polyurethane foam, addresses the underlying issues causing the lifting by stabilizing the soil beneath. Once our plan was proposed and approved by the homeowner, our production team cascaded into action. Carefully, they injected PolyLevel underneath the concrete to gently lift and level it back into its correct position. Following this, NexusPro was applied to seal the cracks and joints, preventing future water damage and soil erosion. By the end of our visit, the transformation was night and day. The driveway and walkway were not only visibly improved, but safely functional. The homeowner was blown away by the seamless process from start to finish, and grateful for the assurance that they wouldn’t have to worry about tripping over an uneven walkway again. It was another reminder of why we do what we do at Sure-Dry