Flaking Paint in Stem Wall in Mesa, AZ 9.12.2021
Flaking paint is one of the early stages of stem wall failure. However, many people might think the stem wall is flaking paint because of the heat or an over-exposure to water which is not the case in this situation.
Horizontal Crack in Stem Wall in Mesa, AZ 9.12.2021
Another very common and visible symptom of stem wall failure are cracks in the stem wall. Some cracks can go vertical, and some others can go horizontal. In this case, there is a horizontal crack which means the corrosion problem started in the rebar, and then it spread to the rest of the stem wall components.
Spalling Concrete in Stem Wall in Mesa, AZ 9.12.2021
The last and the worst of stem wall failure symptoms is spalling concrete; the reason is that the stem wall is literally falling apart and damaging the house's foundation.
Stem Wall Repair Process: Straps Replacement in Mesa, Arizona 9.12.2021
In this picture, the tie-down straps just got replaced by our amazing Polypropylene straps, which are rust-free.
Stem Wall Repair Process: Rebar & Straps
Here is another picture of the Polypropylene straps. As you can see, the straps are holding the rebar with the wall. This is a perfect way of securing the house's foundation and the rebar.
Stem Wall After NeveRust™
This is what a stem wall looks like after NeveRust™ Repair System. As shown in the image, the stem wall is perfect and will stay like that from now on. Thanks, Arizona Foundation Solutions; this family will never have to struggle with stem wall failure ever again.