Symtopms of Stem Wall Failure: Cracks in The Stem Wall
The owners of this single-family home down in Fountain Hills, AZ, were struggling with some cracks in the stem wall are very common signs of stem wall failure. The problem with stem wall failure is that when the problem becomes visible, it means it is already too late, and most of the components will need to get replaced later in the process.
Stem Wall Repair Process: Exposing Damaged Components
In this step, our home heroes will begin to expose the rebar along with all the other damaged components to replace them with new ones.
Stem Wall Repair Process: Exposing & Removing
In this picture, our professional is about to start drilling and expose the rebar to replace it later in the process.
Stem Wall Repair Process: Tie-down Straps Replacement
As shown in this image, the tie-down straps got already removed and replaced by our rust-free polypropylene loops, which will secure the rebar with the wall even more.
Stem Wall Repair Process: Preventing is Caring
After our home heroes replace the oxidized rebar with a new one, they add a blue material that will protect and prevent any potential threat of rust production in any of the components of the stem wall.