Symptoms of Foundation Problems in a Concrete Stem Wall: Spalling Concrete
Spalling concrete is the last and the worst of the symptoms when a stem wall fails. The reason is that when the concrete stem wall gets to this point, it means most of the elements will need to get removed and replaced.
Symptoms of Foundation Problems in a Concrete Stem Wall: Vertical Cracks
Vertical cracks in a stem wall mean that the corrosion problem began in the tie-down straps and then spread to the rest of the stem wall components.
Symptoms of Foundation Problems in a Concrete Stem Wall: Horizontal Cracks
On the other hand, horizontal cracks in a stem wall mean the oxidation problem began in the rebar, and then it spread to the rest of the stem wall.
Concrete Stem Wall Restoration: Protecting Surroundings
Every time our concrete repair experts are working on a project, they must guarantee all surroundings are protected; that is why they utilize plastic sheets to protect every inch of the surroundings in case of an unlucky event.
Concrete Stem Wall Restoration: Rebar Replacement
As shown in this picture, the rebar got replaced along with other components to assure the oxidation problem will not come back in the future.
Concrete Stem Wall Repair Process: Acrylic Admixture
After all the concrete stem wall elements got replaced, our concrete repair team added a blue material called acrylic admixture, which slows down the electrochemical currents and delays the oxidization of steel.
After the Concrete Stem Wall Repair Process
As shown in this image, the stem wall got repaired and is ready to get painted now. Thanks to Arizona Foundation Solutions, this family will no longer have to worry about stem wall failure for a very long time.