Sure-Dry serving Shawano, WI

Objective:

The owners of a cottage on Shawano Lake reached out to Sure-Dry with concerns about the air quality inside their home—specifically, musty odors, mold, and persistent allergy symptoms like watery, itchy eyes when spending time at the cottage. The property had two crawl spaces: one beneath the original structure and one under a newer remodel. The older crawl space was the main source of concern, with clear signs of dampness, mold, mildew, and poor ventilation.

Challenge:
The crawl space was contributing to poor air quality inside the cottage, and without a proper barrier or moisture control, it was allowing humidity, dust, and allergens to move upward into the living space. Like many lakefront homes, the seasonal humidity and lack of a sealed system made the crawl space vulnerable to mold growth and musty odors. The owners needed a solution that would not only stop the moisture but also treat the existing mold and keep humidity down moving forward.

Solution:
Sure-Dry designed a system focused on eliminating mold, sealing the crawl space, and improving air quality throughout the home:

• Applied Mold-X™ treatment to neutralize and kill surface mold and mildew inside the crawl space

• Installed a Sedona SaniDry™ high-performance dehumidifier to control moisture and regulate humidity

• Added RimTight® insulation at the rim joists to reduce drafts and moisture intrusion

• Installed vent covers to block outside air and prevent future humidity from entering the space

Results:
Now the crawl space is dry, treated, and sealed, and the indoor environment is noticeably fresher and more comfortable. The homeowners have already seen improvement in their allergy symptoms, and they can enjoy their Shawano Lake cottage without worrying about hidden mold or musty smells.

Foundation walls are meant to support weight from above, not the sides. When pressure from the sides begins to exceed the walls ability to withstand the force, the walls will crack and bow. This is the case for homeowners in Shawano, WI. Their basement walls have begun to bow and crack, towards the top of their basement walls. 

Our crew, to fix the problem provided a solution to fit their exact needs. We installed our PowerBraces all along their bowing walls. These are important in stabilizing bowing or cracked walls and over time forcing them back to their original location.

With these PowerBraces installed these homeowners won't have to worry about any future structural damage, thanks to our team at Sure-Dry.