Symptoms of Concrete Cracks in a Stem Wall: Horizontal Cracks
Horizontal cracks are very common signs of corrosion in stem walls, and normally it means the oxidation problem began in the rebar and then spread to the rest of the stem wall.
Stem Wall Repair Process: Rebar Replacement
At this point of the process, the rebar got replaced along with other components of the stem wall, like the tie-down straps.
Stem Wall Repair Process: No more Rust
After replacing all the damaged components, our crew adds a blue material to protect the stem wall from getting corroded again in the future.
After Stem Wall Repair Process: Final Look
As shown in this image, the stem wall looks smooth, fresh, and ready to get painted again. Thanks to Arizona Foundation Solution, this family will not face any corrosion problems in the near future.