Signs of Corrosion In Your Stem Wall: Horizontal Cracks
When it comes to the stem wall, every crack means something. In this case, we have horizontal cracks, which means the corrosion problem began in the rebar and then spread to the rest of the stem well.
Signs of Corrosion In Your Stem Wall: Spalling Concrete
Spalling concrete is the last and the worst of all the stem wall symptoms because when the stem wall gets to this point, it means most of the inside is already destroyed, and the components will need to get replaced soon.
Concrete Stem Wall Repair Process: Rebar Replacement
At this point of the process, the rebar got replaced because it was severely corroded. By replacing the metal component, future oxidation problems will get prevented.
Concrete Stem Wall Repair Process: Preventing is Caring
After replacing all the main components of the stem wall, a blue material gets added to the stem wall to protect every single of the components and prevent them from getting corroded again in the future.
Concrete Stem Wall Repair Process: Two Rebars?
In some cases, houses not only have one rebar but have two depending on how the house was built and the purpose of the house. Two rebars can form a stronger connection and stability between the floor in the walls.
After Concrete a Concrete Stem Wall Repair
As shown in this picture, the stem wall looks smooth, fresh, and ready to be painted again. Thanks to Arizona Foundation Solutions, this family will no longer have to face corrosion problems for a very long time.