Stem Wall Failure Symptoms: Flaking Paint
Flaking paint is the first sign of stem wall failure, and the problem is that most people think the cause of flaking paint is sunlight and heat exposure, and even though these factors play an important role, it is not the case in this situation.
Stem wall Failure Symptoms: Horizontal Concrete Crack
Another clear sign of stem wall failure is a concrete crack in the stem wall. As seen in this photo, there is a horizontal crack in the stem wall which means that the corrosion problem started in the rebar, and then it spread to the rest of the stem wall.
Stem Wall Repair Process: Protecting & Caring
Whenever our home heroes are performing a project, they need to take care of the surroundings by using plastic sheets. Sometimes the owners have gravel or even grass as part of the decoration of the patio.
Stem Wall Repair Process: Rebar Replacement
In this step, our home heroes replaced the rebar with a new one. Replacing some components is always very important to prevent any potential threat in the future.
Stem Wall Repair Process: Preventing is Caring
After replacing the rebar, our professionals must add a blue material as shown in the picture to protect all the new stem wall components and eliminate any potential oxidation threat that might appear in the future.