Stem Wall Failure Signs - 1
One of the most confusing symptoms when it comes to a stem wall failure is flaking paint because people might think paint is flaking due to extreme heat and sun exposure, which plays its part, but flaking paint can also mean a high-level exposure to moisture which causes the rebar to oxidate when the concrete changes its PH.
Stem Wall Failure Signs - 2
Another symptom to spot s stem wall failure is when you see spalling concrete. When it gets to the point where you see large and deep concrete cracks all over the stem wall, it most likely means the rebar will need to get replaced along with the tie-down straps.
NeveRust™ System: Result
After replacing the oxidized rebar, the galvanized tie-down straps, and removing all the damaged concrete new cement needs to get added onto the stem wall to protect the new rebar and let it do its job. As you can see, the Owners have a brand-new stem wall that will last them for a lifetime.