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Sagging floors can be the result of high moisture in a crawl space or basement. Wood is a very porous natural substance that absorbs water, holding it like a sponge. When too much water is in the air, it continues absorbing it, becoming softer and softer. For this home, high moisture in the basement had weakened this floor and caused it to sag a significant amount. Heavy appliances and furniture above the basement put increased pressure on the floors. As they become weaker, the pressure becomes too much. If the proper steps are not taken, this floor can eventually fail. This homeowner needed a stronger system to support his floor and a dehumidifier to keep the humidity down in the basement, protecting the wooden floor joists. DryZone suggested a SmartJack to support the floors and a SaniDry XT dehumidifier to dehumidify the large basement. 

This homeowner in Worton, MD, was dealing with high humidity levels in their crawlspace, raising concerns about potential damage. To address this, they sought help from the experts at DryZone. Our System Design Specialist, Tom, performed a free inspection and discovered that the humidity exceeded 55%. After discussing viable solutions with the homeowner, they decided on a plan to effectively tackle the humidity issue.   The crawlspace encapsulation involved key components such as CleanSpace and a SaniDry Sedona. The impressive SaniDry Sedona can handle up to 100 pints of moisture per day and circulate over 300 cubic feet of dry air per minute throughout the crawlspace or basement.   Thanks to these improvements, this Worton, MD homeowner can now take comfort in having a dry crawlspace. DryZone is pleased to provide long-lasting protection for their home.            

This homeowner in St. Michaels recently purchased their home and discovered that over a foot of water in their crawl space. They had used DryZone in the past, so they knew where to turn. After the inspection it turned out that their existing sump pump had failed. The right move for this homeowner was to encapsulate the stone floor crawl space with CleanSpace and install a new SmartSump. As well to make sure their home was dry and safe they installed a Turtl. 

This homeowner contacted DryZone knowing that they had an issue with their crawl space. Years of moisture in the crawl space had caused the insulation to fall. What thy didn’t know was the extent the damage the moisture had on their crawl space. The inspection took place in October, a month with relatively low humidity, In their crawl space the humidity levels were over 70. This is a perfect breeding ground for mold and is the reason their insulation was falling. Going into the winter months, the failing insulation on their floor would have provided little warmth an comfort and could cause higher heating bills. This homeowner knew they needed to take action and make a change. Instead of keeping the existing insulation or putting up new fiberglass insulation, the homeowner made the switch to SilverGlo insulation. This will keep the crawl space at the same temperature as the inside of the house - without heating or cooling the crawlspace. It will also make sure heat doesn’t leave the home through the floors. These homeowner also encapsulated their crawl space with CleanSpace - keeping it dry and clean for years to come. They also knew that they needed to replace their old sump pump with a new SmartSump and IceGuard. 

This homeowner called DryZone because he believed that the two sump pumps in his crawl space weren’t draining properly. As well he was concerned about the insulation. During our inspection we noticed some pretty surprising issues. The homeowner was right about the insulation! They needed to have all of it removed, due to mold. As well the homeowners need to have their vents blocked and sealed with the addition of an EverLast Door to prevent any more critters from making their crawl space a home. Another issue that was detected was that their sump pumps were just buckets with a small pump inside. In order to correct this major mistake the homeowners opted for the TripleSafe Sump Pump. This will keep their crawlspace dry ALL THE TIME. Encapsulating their crawl space and creating a dry environment that will make sure their home is safe and healthy for years and years to come! 

Concrete sidewalks are more likely to sink when water gets underneath the slabs. Water washed underneath of these concrete slabs in St. Michaels, MD, and caused them to become uneven. To help, DryZone lifted and leveled the slabs and added a sealant between the seams, blocking out water from the dirt underneath.  

Wow! Have you ever seen this much falling insulation before? DryZone definitely has and our team knows exactly how to repair this problem! Check out this before and after picture to see how DryZone helped this homeowner. 

In Perryville, MD the crawl space is filled with water and the homeowners are concerned that the area will only get worse. DryZone was contacted by the homeowners and we knew exactly how to solve this problem! The pictures of the crawl space encapsulation demonstrate what an awesome job the DryZone team did for these homeowners! 

This crawl space in Perryville, MD demonstrates a nasty crawl space that is filled with debris and falling insulation. The air in this crawl space is filled with moisture and the homeowners need DryZone to make a change! Wow! Is this still the same crawl space? It sure is and DryZone made these changes to keep the homeowners happy and at peace! 

The sidewalk and stairs at this beautiful home in Betterton, MD are starting to sink and the homeowners need help on how to fix this problem. They contacted DryZone looking for a solution. We introduced PolyLevel to the homeowners and they were pleased with the results of their sidewalk and stairs. Look at the beautiful concrete leading to this home!