Stem Wall Failure Signs: Flaking Paint
When the paint of your wall of any part of the house starts to vanish or flake, it means the paint is decaying. On top of that, the sun and mother nature play a great role when it comes to deteriorating paint. However, flaking paint can not only occur due to the paint getting old but because your stem wall is deteriorating. Stem walls degenerate when there is a massive rust production from the inside out. Rust production happens when there is an exposure of concrete to moisture, making the concrete change its PH and making the rebar decompose and oxidize.
Stem Wall Failure Signs: Concrete Cracks
Another important factor to spot stem wall deterioration is when there are concrete cracks on the stem wall. As you can see, rust production not only causes the paint to flake, it also makes concrete crack by making the concrete weaker and porous.
Stem Wall Repair Process
Once stem wall failure signs become visible, it is already too late, and the whole rebar along with tie-down straps needs to get replaced.
Protecting & Caring
As shown in the image, stem wall failure signs can also become visible from the inside of the house, which is even worse, because you get to see them more often. Moreover, our heroes always do their best in protecting the surroundings of the house by using a plastic sheet. Sometimes, the Homeowners have gravel or even grass, and Arizona Foundation Solutions make sure not to affect the area.
Stem Wall Installation Results
This is the result of a successful Stem Wall repair installation process. As depicted, the new stem wall is in perfect conditions, and ready to last for a lifetime. thanks to Arizona Foundation Solutions, this family will never face stem wall problems again!