Flaking Paint on Stem Wall in Scottsdale , AZ
Flaking paint is one of the first signs when the stem wall starts to fail. The problem with flaking paint is that people might think that sunlight and overexposure to heat caused the paint to flake, which is not the case in this problem. Even if the Owners decided to add another layer of paint, it would only be a matter of time for the paint to flake again.
Vertical Cracks on Stem Wall in Scottsdale , AZ
Another important factor when analyzing a stem wall failure is to pay close attention to the direction of the concrete cracks. For instance, when there are vertical cracks, as in this photo, it means that the corrosion started on the tie-down straps, and then it spread to the rest of the rebar.
Environmental Factors
Whenever there is a faucet attached to a wall, the probability of causing a failing stem wall increases significantly
Tie-down Replacement in Scottsdale, AZ
In this photo, the tie-down straps got replaced by polypropylene loop straps free of rust and stronger than ever before.
Rebar Replacement in Scottsdale, AZ
As shown in this image, the rebar got replaced, and the damaged stem wall components, including concrete, got removed.
Proactivity & Quality
After replacing the rebar, our home heroes need to add this blue material that supports the stem wall to avoid producing oxidation in the future.
NeveRust™ Final Look
This is what a stem wall should look like after the NeveRust™. As you can see, the stem wall looks strong, solid, and free of rust, as promised. Thanks to Arizona Foundation Solutions, this family will never have to worry about oxidation threatening their stem wall ever again.