Stem Wall Failure Signs: Vertical Cracks
Vertical cracks on the stem wall are very important when a stem wall repair diagnosis is getting done. As this picture shows, vertical cracks mean that the rust problem started on the tie-down straps.
Stem Wall Failure Signs: Horizontal Cracks
On the other hand, horizontal cracks mean that the rust problem started on the rebar instead of the tie-down straps. This is very important to know because that means that the possibility of having to replace the whole rebar is very high.
Stem Wall Failure Signs: Spalling Concrete
Spalling concrete is another very significant sign. Spalling concrete happens when concrete changes its pH and becomes more acidic, cracking the stem wall as a result.
Stem Wall Repair process: Removing damage
As shown in this photo, all the damaged components got removed, and the rebar got replaced. Removing all damaged elements is very important in order to prevent any potential rust production in the future.
NeveRust™ Result
This is what a stem wall after NeveRust™ should look like. As seen in this picture, the stem wall looks smooth, neat, and ready to get some paint. Thanks to Arizona Foundation Solutions, this family will never have to face another stem wall failure because of rust production.
NeveRust™ 2nd Result
This is another picture of a different area of the house where NeveRust™ got installed.