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Sunken concrete slabs are a more common problem than most people might think. Settlement problems happened when the house got built over expansive soil, and the soil started moving in all kinds of directions. In the end, because of the weight of the house and the slabs, the soil underneath will get compacted, making the concrete slab sink. Lucky for this family, Arizona Foundation Solutions has the solution to their problems. Concrete floor repair is one of our specialties since Arizona Foundation Solutions has the answer to your foundation problems!
Repairing a stem wall is easy but keeping it intact and free of rust at all times is definitely not an easy task. This family realized that when adding a new layer of paint to the stem wall would not solve the problem. Corrosion is a silent enemy that when it shows its symptoms, is usually too late. After this family down in Phoenix, Arizona, did some research for concrete repair companies in the valley; they found us! AZFS and the family decided to move forward with us based on our experience, quality, and amazing warranties.
Many Homeowners are victims of settlement problems, and it is not their fault because they usually do not know if their house got built over expansive soil that will cause foundation problems in the future, as shown in these images. Settlement happens when expansive soil such as clay shrinks because of the lack of moisture and the weight of the house, which leads the concrete slabs to settle. After doing some research for concrete repair contractors in Arizona, the homeowners found us and decided to move forward with us based on our experience, warranties, and amazing results, thanks to our PolyLevel® service.
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!