Symptoms of Corrosion Problems: Vertical Cracks
Vertical cracks mean the corrosion problem began in the tie-down straps and then spread to the rest of the stem wall.
Symptoms of Corrosion Problems: Flaking paint
Flaking paint is the most confusing of all the symptoms because people tend to blame other factors, such as sunlight and time, for the flaking instead of blaming the oxidation problem.
Symptoms of Corrosion Problems: Spalling concrete
Spalling concrete is the last and the worse of all the symptoms because when the concrete stem wall gets to its point, it means most of the components will need to get replaced.
Symptoms of Corrosion Problems: Tie-down Straps
The picture clearly displays the tie-down straps in a severely damaged condition, resulting in an ineffective and weak attachment between the rebar and the wall.
Stem Wall Repair Process
At this step of the process, the concrete repair team uses plastic sheets to protect the area and separate the dirt to put it back in where the repair installation is over.
After Stem Wall Repair Process
As shown in this picture, the concrete stem wall is completely repaired, and the attachment between the foundation and the walls is stronger than ever before.