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Default Fixing preformed concrete step that moves when walked on

My front porch sits about 1 metre above ground level and is made of
brick with a concrete patio on top. It has 5 preformed concrete steps
leading up to the top of it. These steps have been cemented to a brick
base that gradually scales the front of the porch. The bottom 2 steps
move about a little when you step on them. I discovered they're just
loose and can be slowly pulled out.

How do I re-fix the steps to cement base they were attached to? Do I
have to remove the cement that was used to 'glue' the step to the brick
base? Or is there a cement mix I can use to re-fix them to the existing
cement? NB The cement that was used to glue the step to the brick base
is nicely intact.

Thanks!

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Default Fixing preformed concrete step that moves when walked on

first build a time capsule for the next time you take the steps apart.
second, this is subject to your particular climate and temperature
instructions for the product you use, such as some quikrete products
start here for illustration:

http://www.quikrete.com/diy/RepairingSteps.html

or is this really just going to work with LN-905 by liquid nails? see
link at

http://www.liquidnails.com/ViewProdu...o?productId=37

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Default Fixing preformed concrete step that moves when walked on

Thanks BuffaloBill. I've used liquid nails and will see how it goes. If
it doesn't last I'll try a Quikrete like product. (I'm in Australia so
I'm not sure if it's available here, or available under that name).

Cheers.

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Default Fixing preformed concrete step that moves when walked on

Thanks BuffaloBill. The time capsule is an excellent idea.

I've used liquid nails and will see how it goes. If
it doesn't last I'll try a Quikrete like product. (I'm in Australia so
I'm not sure if it's available here, or available under that name).

Cheers.

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