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New Rapid-Setting Repair Mortar for Concrete Substrates

ChemMasters, Inc. has announced the introduction of SpeedPatch XL as a versatile, single component cementitious repair mortar. The product is designed to be used in a wide variety of horizontal, vertical, and overhead repairs to concrete substrates. 

According to the company, SpeedPatch XL is specially formulated to produce a light color concrete mortar that blends well with surrounding concrete, with accelerated set and high early strength.

Superior Finishing Characteristics

The repair mortar features superior finishing characteristics and can be shaved, shaped, and contoured to make a wide variety of repairs, all while reproducing the original substrate profile without the need for forms. It contains no gypsum for enhanced durability and exhibits strong resistance to damage caused by freeze/thaw cycles and deicing chemicals, according to the company.

SpeedPatch XL can be used for vertical, overhead, and horizontal repairs to both interior and exterior concrete including precast panels, steps, columns, beams, concrete pipe and silos, or cracks and other surface blemishes in formed walls. Multi-functional properties allow it to serve as a versatile replacement for multiple products. 

Science of Concrete Improvement

ChemMasters describes itself as a 63-year-old manufacturer of specialty concrete chemicals used to improve, repair, and protect concrete and masonry. The company formulates and manufactures solvent-based products with low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for use in the states that require them.

A state-of-the-art research and development facility is operated by the manufacturer to advance the science of concrete improvement.

For more information, contact: ChemMasters, (800) 486-7866, www.chemmasters.net