Symptoms of Corrosion in Stem Wall: Vertical Concrete Cracks
Like any other problem, every problem has symptoms, and those symptoms have hidden meanings that are for us to figure out. This case is not different vertical concrete cracks in the stem wall mean that the corrosion problem started in the tie-down straps and then it spread to the rest of the stem wall components.
Stem Wall Repair Procedure: Tie-down Straps Replacement
As shown in this picture, the tie-down straps got replaced, and a blue material got added to the stem wall to prevent any potential corrosion threat that might appear in the future.
Stem Wall Repair Procedure: Rebar Replacement
After replacing the tie-down straps, our homeowners' heroes needed to replace the rebar and attach it to the new tie-down straps to secure the walls with the stem wall.
Stem Wall Repair Procedure: protecting is caring
Whenever our concrete repair experts are working on a project, they use plastic sheets to protect the surroundings that might get negatively damaged when completing the work.
After Stem Wall Repair Procedure
As shown in this picture, the stem wall looks fresh solid and ready to get painted again. Thanks to Arizona Foundation Solutions, this family will no longer have to face corrosion problems threatening their house's stem wall ever again.