Signs of Stem Wall Failure: Flaking Paint
Flaking paint is a very common symptom of stem wall failure. Most people might confuse the symptom and blame sunlight and heat, but the one to blame is corrosion since it destroys the stem wall from the inside out.
Signs of Stem Wall Failure: Horizontal Cracks
Horizontal cracks mean that the corrosion problem got originated in the rebar and then spread to the rest of the stem wall elements.
Signs of Stem Wall Failure: Vertical Cracks
On the other hand, vertical concrete cracks in a stem wall mean that the oxidation problem started in the tie-down straps, and then it spread to the rest of the stem wall components.
Concrete Stem Wall Repair Process: Protecting is caring.
Whenever our concrete repair experts are working on a project, they must ensure that all surroundings get protected; that is why they are using plastic sheets to protect all the surroundings from unfortunate events that might occur.
Concrete Stem Wall Repair Process: rebar Replacement
At this point, the rebar got replaced since the old one got too damaged because of oxidation.
Concrete Stem Wall Repair Process: Tie-down Straps
In this step of the process, the tie-down straps got replaced by polypropylene loops that are made of rust-free material, which will prevent the stem wall from producing any more rust in the future.
Concrete Stem Wall Repair Process: Preventing Potential Corrosion Threats
After replacing all the necessary stem wall components, our stem wall repair experts need to add a blue material that will help the stem wall not produce any corrosion in the future that might lead to stem wall failure again.
After Concrete Stem Wall Repair Process in Gilbert, Arizona
As shown in this photograph, the stem wall looks smooth, neat, and ready to get painted again. Thanks to Arizona Foundation Solutions, this family will no longer have to worry about corrosion threats deteriorating their house's stem wall.