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Stem Wall is a part of your home’s exterior, which is designed to offer a new look to a house, or to replace the existing exterior wall of your house. The most important thing to remember about this is that it is one of the most common types of wall damage that can occur to your home. More about stem wall repair in Arizona here.
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Stem walls are made up of three components; the concrete surface, a layer of rebar and concrete core. The core will make up the most area of the concrete surface. This area of the concrete is then covered with a layer of grout. A layer of grout is also sometimes used as part of the core itself.
Once the concrete has been poured the concrete will cool and harden. This makes it ideal for a concrete core repair project. When the concrete core is fixed in place, the grout will have to be placed. If it is not put in right the whole process can take months. The most important thing to remember is that it is an area of your home that can be damaged if you try to repair it incorrectly. More about stem wall repair Phoenix Arizona.
Once the concrete has cooled and hardened, the damage can begin to occur. The concrete can become cracked and split or can become dislodged. Sometimes when the core gets damaged, it will need to be repaired because the damage can cause the surface to chip away. This is what causes the most damage to a concrete core surface. More about stem wall repair videos here.
Damage can also occur if there is not enough grout put into the core. The concrete can crack and separate from the core when the grout is too thick. This is a major cause of damage to a concrete wall surface. You need to check on the quality of the grout which is used before it is put into a surface. You should also ensure that it is completely dry and completely clean before you put it into the concrete core. Look for foundation repair services here.
There are other things that can cause damage to a concrete wall surface such as heat, fire and ice. These conditions can cause cracks to appear and allow water to seep into your concrete wall. The main thing to remember when thinking of a stem wall repair is that it is always best to repair the damage as soon as possible.
If you do not get your repairs done soon enough the damage can become permanent and can cause more damage. The best solution to the problem is to keep the damage under control. If you leave it for long then it will begin to weaken and the concrete surface may crack again.
You can do a lot of damage by trying to repair a stem wall repair yourself. You need to follow all of the instructions that come along with the repair kit to ensure that the entire repair is done correctly.
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We are very pleased with James and his guys. We had three companies come out to look at our foundation problem. James explained exactly what was happening and how to fix it. He was the only person who wanted to actually stop the problem from getting worse and fix it properly. The others companies wanted to do a band aid. This was a case of, you get what you pay for. We wanted it done right and not have to revisit the problem in a couple years and waste money. The guys who did the job were awesome. Hard working and we’re done a day early. Polite and informative. Thanks for giving us confidence.
James saved me close to $8k, identified the root cause of the problem, and we were able to save a large tree.
One of my rental units had buckling of tiles. For the past few months, we’ve had professionals come out and even an insurance agent. Each foundation expert gave us a different advice and we were left confused. From injecting polyurethane around the house to injection slurry at the affected site. Each recommendation costed between $4-$8k. I met with James, very professional. He took a look at the property and within 5 minutes diagnosed the problem and it wasn’t even foundation related! When he told me if was humidity and vapors causing the buckling of the tiles, I kinda thought…this guy believes in voodoo magic. Well, we broke out one the tiles to look underneath and low and behold, the foundation was flat underneath and that the tiles really did pull up. So the fix? Pull out the tiles, re-grout, and set them back in place with grout that allows for expansion such as siliconized grout. Isn’t that crazy?? I also speculated that a large exterior tree may have been the culprit of the ground moving. We went outside looked around and he basically said the tree is fine and does not need to be removed. I gave James a great big hug for really helping us with this situation.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Lesson learned: For something as big as a foundation issue, make sure to get several opinions.
James was outstanding! He spent time educating me on the needed repairs and going over what it was going to take to fix my foundation problem. He is very professional and interested in actually helping his clients. He has videos to support his over 30 years of experience and knows how to do the job right. Thanks for your services!!
I highly recommend James and his crew for any concrete job!!! He and his workers are highly skilled, extremely thorough, knowledgeable and polite. I had a stem wall repair job that I’d been putting off for far too long. I sought other bids but James’ was more detailed (by far), priced competitively and provided by James himself—He gave me a complete rundown of the process and the products he would use as well as the time frame and the warranty he would provide. I accepted his bid on the spot and scheduled the work for the following week. The job was completed in the time frame discussed and the results were far beyond my expectations. The house, courtyard, landscaping, sidewalk, yard and street were left cleaner than they found it. They even polished my stained concrete courtyard which was in no way a part of the job!!!! They went above and beyond and I am so grateful for that. Call James if you want the best team for your job!!!
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