Signs of Corrosion Problems in a Concrete Stem Wall: Flaking Paint
Flaking paint is a very common sign of stem wall failure. The paint starts to flake when the concrete changes its PH because of moisture exposure and causes the paint to peel off eventually.
Signs of Corrosion Problems in a Concrete Stem Wall: Horizontal Concrete Cracks
When there are horizontal concrete cracks in a stem wall, it means that the corrosion problem began in the rebar and then it spread to the rest of the stem wall components.
Mid Stem Wall Repair Process: Removing & Exposing
In this step of the process, the rebar is getting exposed for our foundation experts to analyze and determine if they can save some of it or if they will need to replace the whole rebar with a new one.
Stem Wall Repair Process: Preventing is caring
Right after replacing the rebar and other stem wall components, such as the tie-down straps, our concrete repair experts need to add a blue material that helps prevent the stem wall from getting rusty in the future.
After Stem Wall Repair in Mesa, Arizona
As shown in this image, the stem wall looks fresh, smooth, and ready to get another layer of paint again. Thanks to Arizona Foundation Solutions, this family will no longer face any corrosion threats in the future, or at least not in the same stem wall.