Job Stories

This home had serious signs of water damage and water seepage through the walls. When water seeps through the walls this means that the soil outside of the home if rich in moisture and during large periods of rain seep through the concrete. Concrete is a not a waterproof material, so then they build homes they add a water proof tar outside of the home. Over years that barrier breaks down and water can begin to leak in through the walls. Many times contractors will suggest that Derek, their system design specialist, suggested a few things that will help keep their basement dry and rid of moisture that did require digging up the whole yard! First, they needed a place for the water to drain, installing the WaterGuard Systems gives the water a space to go that will direct it to the SuperSump. This ensures that the water will be directed to the correct place. In addition the homeowner choose to instal bright wall. BrightWall Panels are durable 4 by 8-foot sheets of rigid plastic paneling that are clean, bright, and won't come off the wall like paints and sealants will. BrightWall stops water vapor from getting through your walls and also drains away any wall leaks down to your WaterGuard. BrightWall is perfect for a clean and bright storage area or work space.

These reading were taken in November. You can see that the reading just out side of the crawl space has low humidity reading. The reading taken inside of the crawl space is much higher. Mold grows at 60% humidity and is sustained at 50%. For this homeowner the solution was to install SaniDry and to encapsulate the whole space. 

Ever wonder why you have higher heating bills in the winter? Once reason could be the warm air escaping through the floor joist and into the crawl space Our system design specialist bring with them various tools to help illustrate to homeowners various issues in and under their home. This image taken by a thermal imaging camera shows that there is a significant heat loss coming through the floor joists from the main part of the home. On this day the relative temperature outside the home was 72 degrees. Inside the home you can see that the blue is the coldest reading at 57 degrees, the green is the heat that is coming from inside the home into the crawl space. Lucky for this homeowner the problem was noticed before the winter. Now they will be able to keep their feet toasty and their heating bill low by insulating the crawl space with SliverGlo. 

This homeowner in Newark, DE wanted to seal their joints around their pool before the winter months. With NexusPro joint sealant, we sealed the joints to keep the water out! The flexible joint sealant also tolerates a wide range of temperatures, helping preserve your concrete longer and reducing cracking.

This homeowner called DryZone with some concerns on her front sidewalk. She wanted to improve the look of her home by leveling the sidewalk slabs and sealing the seams between each slab. DryZone inspected her home and suggested PolyLevel for her front steps as well as entry sidewalk.

This homeowner noticed their front sidewalk seemed to be separating from their house. After an inspection, it was discovered that the sidewalk was sinking on one side causing a noticeable gap in the seams. Once the gap was formed, water intruded the seam and washed away dirt underneath the sidewalk, causing it to sink even faster. With PolyLevel, the sidewalk slab was lifted back to its original height. To complete the project, DryZone sealed the seams to prevent water from going underneath of the slabs.  

A crack in a basement wall can welcome water in rainy seasons. With FlexiSpan, not only are the cracks sealed, but water is prevented from coming into the basement anymore. With a flexible structure, FlexiSpan keeps a tight hold, blocking water from entering. 

The Preston, MD homeowners are concerned with their crawl space and their number one request is for DryZone to encapsulate the area and install a dehumidifier, sump pump, water drainage mat, and interior CleanSpace liner. Now, their crawl space is fully encapsulated and the debris and moisture are no longer an issue. We are glad these homeowners chose DryZone before the problem grew worse. The best idea for a homeowner is to plan ahead and take away any chance for error in the future. Protecting your investment is one of the best decisions when it comes down to making smart decisions. Planning ahead may be difficult for some people but when you see the benefits of choosing DryZone, there is no hesitation on investing in your home.  These homeowners are extremely pleased with the outcome of their crawl space and the peace of mind that they now have. 

Crawl space entrances are typically low to the ground and are improperly sealed. This homeowner started noticing every time he entered the crawl space there was a small puddle of water in the way. No matter what he used to seal the entryway, the door always allowed water to pass through into the crawl space. He knew he needed a better entry that was not only easy to use but sealed out the water from entering the home. The Turtl Crawl Space Entry is a lockable entry that is installed with a tight seal to keep water out of the crawl space. 

The crawl space in Crapo, MD needs a change! The crawl space floor is dirty and covered with debris but this is easily a problem that DryZone can fix. As you can see in the before pictures, the crawl space floor was dirty from water and mold. In the after picture, it is obvious that DryZone solved this issue and the homeowners no longer have to worry about the condition of their crawl space.