Foundation Repair Photo Album: Stem Wall Restoration in Tucson, Arizona 03.20.2022
The Owners of this single-family home down in Tucson, Arizona, were facing some serious corrosion threat affecting their house stem wall. The oxidation problem began with flaking paint, and then it soon escalated to concrete cracks and spalling concrete, making the problem even more visible and expensive to repair. After some research for concrete repair companies in Tucson, Arizona, the Homeowners decided to move forward with us based on our experience, quality, and great warranties.
Rebar Replacement in Stem Wall
Most of the time, rebar needs to get replaced because this is the main target when the stem wall is failing. As shown in this photo, the rebar got replaced and got strongly attached to the wall.
Signs of Corrosion in Stem Wall: Horizontal Cracks
Every crack is different some cracks might have a different meaning than others; for example, horizontal cracks like the ones shown in this picture mean that the corrosion problem started in the rebar and then it spreads to the rest of the stem wall.