The bottom of the check is the brick face. No mortar is necessary for installation. Novabriks are screwed into furring strips attached to the wall. The interlocking design makes Novabriks virtually earthquake proof, according to tests reported by the manufacturer. These weather conditions cause havoc to all concrete surfaces.
Water penetrates small cracks and separates the smooth outer surface from the aggregate below.
This condition is called spalling. The area to be repaired is first powerwashed. Once the surface dries, no additional preparation is necessary. Quikrete Concrete Resurfacer is self-leveling. It can be tinted and mixes like pancake batter.