Symptoms of Corrosion in Stem Wall: Horizontal Cracks
Horizontal cracks in a stem wall mean that the corrosion problem started in the rebar, and then it spread to the rest of the stem wall components.
Symptoms of Corrosion in Stem Wall: Vertical Cracks
On the other hand, when there are vertical concrete cracks in the stem wall, it means that the corrosion or oxidation problem begins in the tie-down straps and then it spreads to the rest of the components.
Symptoms of Corrosion in Stem Wall: Spalling Concrete
Spalling concrete is the worst and the last of the symptoms to appear because when the stem wall gets to this point, it means that most of the stem wall components will need to get replaced.
Stem Wall Repair Process: Preventing is Caring
Once all the stem wall components get replaced by new ones, our concrete repair experts need to add a blue material that will prevent the stem wall from producing corrosion problems in any part of the stem wall in the future.
After Stem Wall Repair Process
As shown in this photo, the stem wall looks fresh, smooth, and ready to get painted again. Thanks to Arizona Foundation Solutions, this family will no longer face corrosion problems.