Flaking Paint in a Concrete Stem Wall
Flaking paint in a stem wall means the stem wall might be failing due to overexposure to water. The water changes the PH of the concrete, making it more acidic and causing the metal components to get corroded on their way.
Horizontal Cracks in a Concrete Stem Wall
Horizontal cracks in a stem wall mean the corrosion problem begins in the rebar and then spread to the rest of the concrete stem wall.
Stem Wall Repair Process: Protecting is caring
At this point of the process, plastic sheets got placed to separate the dirt and to protect the rocks from getting mixed up to keep the area as aesthetic as possible.
Stem Wall Repair Process: Rebar Replacement
The rebar got replaced along with other components, such as the tie-down straps to prevent any more corrosion from happening in the future.
Stem Wall Repair Process: No more corrosion
Right before pouring fresh new concrete and letting it dry up, our concrete repair crew adds a blue anti-rust material to prevent the elements from producing corrosion in the near future.
Stem Wall Repair: Final Look
Now that the concrete has dried, the stem wall appears brand new. To prevent color discrepancies, simply add a fresh coat of paint to the entire wall.