Winterize and Protect Your Concrete

Snow, Ice, water and deicing chemicals can wreak havoc on unprotected concrete and masonry surfaces. Throughout the winter months, water penetrates and saturates unprotected concrete and surface cracks. A few simple and inexpensive preventative measures can help you avoid winter damage and costly concrete repairs.
Cracks in Concrete: Water flows through cracks in concrete and saturates the base material. As the water freezes and thaws, the slab can lift and fall creating ever widening cracks. QUIKRETE Polyurethane Concrete Crack Sealant is a textured caulk that permanently seals and waterproof cracks in concrete up to ½ “ wide. QUIKRETE Concrete Crack Seal is another alternative for sealing cracks in concrete up to ¼” wide. Concrete Crack Seal is a self-leveling, pourable latex emulsion that blends with the natural color of concrete. (Read More)