Flaking Paint on Stem Wall in Glendale, AZ
One of the first signs to spot a stem wall failure is to look for flaking paint, as shown in the image. Most of the time, when people see flaking paint, they blame the sunlight and the heat, and sometimes they might be right but not in this case. Sometimes Flaking paint happens because of sunlight and heat, but if the wall is intact and only the stem wall got affected, it means there is something else.
Horizontal Concrete Crack on Stem Wall in Glendale, AZ
Horizontal concrete cracks are very obvious and undesired symptoms of a stem wall failure. When the stem wall gets to this point, it means the rebar was the one that got affected first by rust production, which caused the rebar to oxidize and decompose.
Spalling Concrete on Stem Wall in Glendale, AZ
Another enormous sign of stem wall failure is to look for spalling concrete on the stem wall. Normally if there is spalling concrete, it means most of the rebar and the concrete composing the stem wall is already damaged. When this happens, the probability of having to replace the rebar along with some tie-down straps is very high.
Protecting the Surroundings in Glendale, AZ
As seen in the picture, our heroes take into consideration taking care of the surroundings, especially if the consumer has gravel or even grass around the Jobsite. Sometimes the work that our heroes perform requires heavy machinery, which might lead to unintentional changes in the area. This is why we prefer to be proactive a take care of the problem before actually having the problem.
Replacing Rebar and Tie-down Straps in Glendale, AZ
When the symptoms of stem wall failure become visible, it means it is already too late. Most of the time, it is necessary to replace all the components of the stem wall and removed anything damaged. In this photo, you can see that the brand-new rebar was replaced and the tie-down straps, as well.
Stem Wall Installation Results in Glendale, AZ
As you can see, this is the end-product of NeveRust™, and the stem wall looks smooth, neat, solid. Thanks to Arizona Foundation Solutions and its amazing service NeveRust™, this family will never have to struggle with their stem wall again.