Horizontal Cracks in Stem Wall
Whenever there are horizontal cracks in a stem wall, it means that the corrosion problem starts in the rebar and then it spreads to the rest of the stem wall components.
Vertical Cracks in Stem Wall
Whenever there are vertical concrete cracks in the stem wall, it means that the corrosion problem starts in the tie-down straps, and then it spreads to the rest of the stem wall elements.
Rebar Replacement in Stem Wall
At this point of the process, the rebars got replaced along with other important components of the stem wall that might have gotten negatively affected by the corrosion.
Preventing is Caring
Right after replacing all the damaged stem wall components, our heroes need to add a blue material that will help the stem wall top in the event of any rust production in the future.
After Stem Wall Repair
As shown in the picture, the stem wall looks smooth, fresh, and ready to get painted again.