Horizontal Concrete Crack on Stem Wall in Gilbert, AZ
Horizontal concrete cracks on the stem wall mean that the main cause of deterioration is in the rebar. Rebars get oxidized when there is an overexposure to water, and concrete changes its PH and becomes more acidic. When the concrete's PH becomes acid, it affects the rebar causing an uncontrollable rust production damaging the whole stem wall.
Spalling Concrete on Stem Wall in Gilbert, AZ
Spalling concrete appears when most of the stem wall is damaged. Usually, when this happens it is already very late, and the whole rebar along with the tie-down straps will need to get replaced.
Vertical Concrete Cracks on Stem Wall in Gilbert, AZ
On the other hand, vertical concrete cracks on the stem wall mean that the major damage came from galvanized tie-down straps. Lucky for this family, Arizona Foundation Solutions and its service NeveRust™ will change the tie-down straps by some polypropylene loops' straps, which are anti-rust production. In this way, the new rebar will stay secured to the walls of the house.
Expanding Concrete Crack in Gilbert, AZ
Here is another example of what might happen if a foundation problem does not get treated on time. As you can see, the concrete crack got extended onto the work brick decoration from the house.
Interior Vertical Crack between Walls in Gilbert, AZ
Sometimes the problem is not only on the stem wall but also on another part of the house foundation. As shown in this photo, there is a long vertical crack between the walls. The crack means there is uneven support in the foundation of the house due to unstable and even soil.