The hand-squeezed repair tubes

allow homeowners to quickly and inexpensively seal cracks in driveways,

sidewalks, steps, patios, stucco and brickwork. Utilizing established

capabilities and characteristics of existing QUIKRETE products, the repair

tubes combine quality repair results with ease-of-use. So, rather than

requiring a professional mason or commercial contractor for concrete driveway

repair or fireplace brickwork, the repair tubes empower homeowners with

limited do-it-yourself expertise to address a problem before it becomes

a more significant and permanent issue.

Small cracks and fractures

in concrete driveways, patios and steps are inevitable with standard use.

The same is true for mortar used in brickwork and blacktop surfaces around

the home. Addressing these repairs early is critical to avoiding more

costly and significant damage. In addition to providing sound horizontal

and vertical repairs in surface cracks and fractures, homeowners maximize

the aesthetics and appearance of their homes by correcting problems before

they have a more serious impact.

Changes in the weather often

cause surface cracks, and this is especially true during significant changes

in temperatures. When small fractures are left unattended over time, the

expansion and contraction in a surface created by temperature changes

will enlarge the cracks. The resulting damage is not only unsightly; it

minimizes the use and enjoyment of a particular home feature, such as

a fireplace or patio.

The product family of QUIKRETE

5.5-ounce repair tubes require minimal surface preparation, and application

consists of shaking the tube well, cutting the tip at an angle and hand-squeezing

a bead no thicker than 3/8 inch deep into the crack. On horizontal surfaces,

deep cracks can be partially filled with fine sand prior to application.

After final application, the area can be tooled to even out surfaces,

and excess can be wiped off with a damp cloth. One repair tube has an

application capacity of 14 feet at 1/4 inch depth.

There were more than 1.7 million

new homes under construction in the United States in 2002 according, to

NAHB. As the number of homeowners continues to grow, the demand for easy,

fast and affordable do-it-yourself home improvement resources also increases.

Homeowners have the answer to many of their home improvement needs with

the new repair tubes.

To learn more about do-it-yourself

concrete repair products and projects, visit www.quikrete.com or call

(800) 282-5828.

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