Flaking Paint in Stem Wall
Flaking paint is one of the common signs of a failing concrete stem wall. However, most people might confuse this symptom and blame the sunlight and the heat, but in reality, the one to blame is corrosion.
Horizontal Concrete Cracks in Stem Wall
Like any other problem, a problem comes with symptoms, and each symptom has a hidden meaning that is left for us to find out. In this case, vertical cracks in the stem wall mean that the oxidation problem began in the rebar, and then it spread to the rest of the stem wall components.
Spalling Concrete in Stem Wall
Spalling concrete is the last and one of the worst symptoms to show up when a stem wall is failing because when the concrete stem wall gets to this point, it means that most of the stem wall elements will need to get replaced.
Rusting Rebar in Gilbert, Arizona
As shown in this picture, the rusting rebar got exposed and is not in a good state at all. Corrosion happens when the stem wall gets too much exposure to moisture, causing the concrete to change its PH and become more acidic, causing g the rebar along with other stem wall components to get oxidized.
Stem Wall Repair Procedure: Rebar Replacement
At this point in the stem wall repair process, our concrete repair experts replaced the rebar along with other components of the stem wall, which will help the stem wall to be free of corrosion in the future.
Stem Wall Repair: Tie-down Straps Replacement
As seen in this picture, the tie-down straps got replaced by polypropylene loops that will help the stem wall to stay from rust for a long time since the loops got made with antirust materials.