Signs of a failing Stem Wall: Flaking Paint
Flaking paint is the most common and the most confusing of all the symptoms because most people bam sunlight and even time to the flaking instead of the main problem, which is corrosion.
Signs of a failing Stem Wall: Horizontal Cracks
Another clear sign of stem wall failure is seeing cracks on the stem wall. As you can see in this picture, there is a horizontal crack which means the corrosion started in the rebar and then spread to the rest of the stem wall.
Stem Wall Repair Process: Rebar Replacement
As shown in this image, the rusted rebar got replaced with a brand new one along with other stem wall components, such as the tie-down straps.
Stem Wall Repair Process: Protecting is Caring
Whenever our concrete repair experts are working on a project, they must make sure all surroundings stay intact, so they use plastic sheets to protect the area from any unfortunate event.
After the Stem Wall Repair Process
As shown in this picture, the stem wall looks smooth, fresh, and ready to get painted again. Thank to AZFS, this family will no longer have to worry about corrosion issues threatening their concrete stem wall.