Symptoms of Corrosion in a Stem Wall: Flaking Paint
Flaking paint is a very common symptom when the stem wall is failing; the problem with this symptom is that most people confuse the causes. Most people might say that the cause of this symptom is sunlight or even heat, especially in Arizona since it is our beautiful desert.
Symptoms of Corrosion in a Stem Wall: vertical Concrete Cracks
When there are vertical concrete cracks in a concrete 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 components.
Symptoms of Corrosion in a Stem Wall: Horizontal Concrete Cracks
On the other hand, if there are horizontal concrete cracks in a stem wall, it means that the oxidation problem starts in the rebar and then it spreads to the rest of the stem wall components.
Symptoms of Corrosion in a Stem Wall: Spalling Concrete
Spalling concrete is the last and the worst of all the symptoms because when the stem wall gets to this point, it means that most of the stem wall components will need to get replaced by new ones since the old ones got too damaged by corrosion.
Stem Wall Repair System: Tie-down Straps Replacement
At this point of the process, the tie-down straps got replaced by our loops straps made of polypropylene and other anti-rust materials that will help secure the rebar with the walls.
Stem Wall Repair System: Rebar Replacement
As shown in this image, the old rebar got replaced, and the new one got installed. Since the rebar is responsible for attaching the wall to the stem wall.
Stem Wall Repair System: Protecting is Caring
Whenever our concrete repair heroes are working on a project, they need to make sure to protect all the surroundings from any unfortunate event that might happen.
After Concrete Repair in Stem Wall
As depicted in this image, the stem wall looks smooth, fresh, and ready to get painted again. Thanks to Arizona Foundation Solutions, this family will never have to face corrosion problems ever again, or at least not in the same stem wall.