Flaking Paint in Stem Wall down in Gilbert, Arizona
Flaking paint is one of the first stem wall symptoms to appear when it is failing. Most people might confuse this type of symptom and blame sunlight and heat, but in reality, the one to blame is Corrosion since it is causing the stem wall to deteriorate from the inside out.
Vertical Concrete Cracks in Stem Wall down in Gilbert, Arizona
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.
Mid Concrete Repair in Stem Wall
At this point of the process, all the stem wall components got replaced, and a blue material got added to the stem wall to prevent any rust from producing in the future.
After Concrete Repair in Stem Wall Down in Gilbert, Arizona
As seen in this photo, the stem wall looks smooth, fresh, and ready to get painted again. Thanks to Arizona Foundation Solutions, this family will no longer have to worry about corrosion threatening their house's stem wall ever again.