Flaking Paint in Stem Wall
Flaking paint is one of the most common symptoms of stem wall failure when there is a corrosion problem. Flaking paint and oxidation happen when the concrete of the stem wall changes its PH and becomes acidic when it gets too much exposure to moisture due to excessive rain or irrigation.
Horizontal Concrete Cracks in Stem Wall
As many of you might not know, the direction of the crack can actually tell our foundation heroes a lot about to problem to start thinking about how to approach it. For instance, when there is a horizontal concrete crack like the one shown in this picture, it means that the corrosion problem started in the rebar and then it spread to the rest of the components.
Spalling Concrete in Stem Wall
Spalling is the last and the most visible symptom. When the stem wall gets to this point, it means that most of the stem wall components are severely damaged and will need to get replaced by new ones.
Rebar Replacement in Gilbert, Arizona
At this point, the rebar got replaced, and it got attached with the new and improved tie-down straps to secure the wall with the rebar.
Mid Stem Wall Repair Process: No more corrosion threats
Right after installing the new rebar, our foundation heroes need to add a special blue material that will prevent the rebar and the other stem wall components from getting oxidized again.
Stem Wall Repair Process: No collateral Damage
Whenever our foundation professionals are completing a project, they need to ensure that the surroundings will stay intact from any possible damaged, including the ground, because sometimes the owners have gravel or even grass, and they do not want it to get damaged by any means.