Sings of Corrosion in Stem Wall: Flaking Paint
Flaking paint is a very common symptom when there is a failing stem wall. Most people confuse the symptom and think the paint is flaking because of sunlight and heat, and in the end, these are factors to consider; However, the main reason why there is flaking paint is because of corrosion negatively affecting the stem wall.
Sings of Corrosion in Stem Wall: Horizontal Concrete Cracks
Horizontal concrete cracks in the stem wall mean that the corrosion problem started in the rebar, and then it spread to the rest of the stem wall.
Sings of Corrosion in Stem Wall: Spalling Concrete
Spalling concrete is the last and the last of all the symptoms of a failing stem wall because when the stem wall gets to this point, it means that most of the stem wall components will need to get replaced.
Concrete Repair in Stem Wall: Tie-down Straps Replacement
As shown in this image, the tie-down straps got replaced by our inti-rust loops made of polypropylene to prevent any corrosion threats from damaging the loops in the future.
Concrete Repair in Stem Wall: Rebar Replacement
Rebar Replacement is very important in the repair process because is the most important element in the stem wall and the most exposed to getting damaged by corrosion, so our concrete repair experts need to replace the rebar to prevent any corrosion threat from threatening the stem wall ever again.
After Concrete Repair in Stem Wall - 1
As shown in the image, the stem wall loos smooth, fresh, and ready to get painted again.
After Concrete Repair in Stem Wall - 2
Thanks to Arizona Foundation Solutions, this family will no longer have to struggle with corrosion problems threatening their house's stem wall.
Concrete Repair in Stem Wall: Micro Pile Installation
Sometimes the stem wall might get too weak because of the damage caused by corrosion, and our concrete repair experts need to install a micropile to provide support to the weakened area of the wall.