User:Coastaljeff/Stem wall

What is a stem wall foundation? If you live by the ocean and expect floods, high water, or storms, then stem wall foundations are a consideration. Monolithic concrete slabs can sometimes be lifted off due to high winds, or water and waves swirling at their base. The stem walls assist in holding down the concrete slabs by attaching them securely to the ground and maintaining structural stability. Stem walls are a combination of cinder blocks, steel and concrete. They work well because they form a seamless unit with the slab, foundation and the walls. No water is allowed to leak in and make the structure weak. Water tends to move around the foundation and can in no way lift it up.