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Oxidation threats on stem walls are more common than many people might think. The main problem with these types of problems is that when the corrosion problem gets visible, it is already too late, and most of the stem wall components will need to get replaced soon. This family down in Phoenix was struggling with a failing stem wall in many areas of the house, so they started looking for help in the valley. Thanks to Arizona Foundation Solutions, this family will no longer have to worry about their stem wall failing ever again.
The main cause of concrete cracks and spalling concrete in a stem wall is corrosion. The Owners of this house in Peoria, Arizona, noticed some cracks along their house's stem wall and wondered why was happening, so they decided to add an extra layer of paint to cover the flaking paint and the concrete cracks, but eventually, the symptoms of the failing stem wall got visible again and in a worse manner. After realizing that the stem wall failure was not going to stop any time soon but only get worse, the owners decided to reach out to us for a professional opinion and a permanent solution.
Oxidation not only affects the metal in a stem wall, such as the rebar and the tie-down straps, but it also affects the concrete. Water causes the concrete to change its PH and become more acidic, making the metal in the stem wall eventually oxidize and decompose. After the Owners of this house, down in Avondale, Arizona noticed some cracks in their house's stem wall, they decided to take action and call us to put an end to their corrosion problem once and for all. Besides stem wall repair, concrete floor repair and radon gas testing is an easy task for Arizona Foundation Solutions so all the families in Avondale, Arizona, can be at peace!
Corrosion might be the biggest threat to concrete stem walls because when the signs of the problem start to show up, it means it is already too late, and most of the stem wall components will need o get replaced eventually. The Homeowners of this single-family home down in Avondale, Arizona, faced a corrosion problem all along the house's stem wall. After doing some research for concrete repair companies close to Avondale, Arizona, the Homeowners found AZFS and decided to move forward with us.
Corrosion is the Greatest threat concrete stem wall could encounter, and this case down in Glendale, Arizona, was no different. This Glendale home was struggling with corrosion problems all over its stem wall. The signs of a failing stem wall started to emerge back then, but it all began with flaking paint, and the problem was not very notorious. After the Homeowners saw cracks and spalling concrete that was when they determined to reach out for help, so they did and scheduled an inspection appointment with AZFS.