Flaking Paint on Stem Wall in Cave Creek, AZ
Flaking paint is one of the first phases of stem wall failure. Flaking paint starts on the edges of the wall until it speaks all over it.
Vertical Concrete cracks on Stem Wall in Cave Creek, AZ
When there are vertical concrete cracks, it means that the probability of dealing with some galvanized tie-down straps is very high. It is crucial to replace the tie-down straps; when they are galvanized, contrarily, the rusting problem will not go away.
Horizontal Concrete cracks on Stem Wall in Cave Creek, AZ
On the other hand, when there are horizontal concrete cracks on the stem wall, it means the rebar is the main problem and might need to get replaced. If the oxidation problem is in the rebar, not cutting it or replacing the rebar will cause the stem wall to fail in the future.
Spalling Concrete on Stem Wall in Cave Creek, AZ
Rust production starts from the inside out. That is why when rust gets out of hands, the concrete starts to spall, as shown in this picture.
Galvanized Tie-down Straps On Stem Wall in Cave Creek, AZ
This is a clear picture of a galvanized tie-down strap on a stem wall. As you can see, it has rust all over, and there is no surprise that there is no concrete where the highest amount of rust is.
Replacing/Cutting out the Oxidized Rebar
Before replacing the rebar, all the damaged concrete need to get removed from the stem wall. Removing all the components exposed to rust is very important to prevent any possible rust production in the future.
After Stem Wall Repair System
As portrayed in the picture, this is how a NeveRust™ stem wall needs to look. The stem wall looks smooth & neat ready to get some paint. Thanks to Arizona Foundation Solutions, this family will never face stem wall failure again.