
quikrete in cold weather... - Fine Homebuilding
Nov 18, 2008 · I’m going to use quikrete poured into sono tubes for the posts each of which will extend at least 42 inches below grade and at most 4-5″ above grade. I’m planning to pour …
Concrete Form Tubes - Fine Homebuilding
Jun 6, 2002 · I am going to use “Quikrete” 8″ concrete form tubes but am looking for guidance on how best to use them. I am builidng a small shed which is attached to the house on one side …
Make Your Own Parging Mix - Fine Homebuilding
Oct 16, 2024 · Steven Fechino, Engineering and Construction Manager at Mortar Net Solutions, shares how to make your own parging mix.
dry concrete mix under a brick patio - Fine Homebuilding
Jun 28, 2010 · anyone ever use tamped dry mix concrete under a dry laid brick patio to prevent setteling? sand usually gets a low spot after a few years. my soil type is red clay and not …
How to re-pour concrete in saw-cut slab? - Fine Homebuilding
Jan 12, 2007 · I saw-cut through my 4-inch slab on grade in my basement, removed concrete and dirt, had a plumber install the underground plumbing for toilet/tub (ABS), and passed city …
Quikrete sealing as a curing agent? - Fine Homebuilding
Sep 1, 2009 · Would you use this Quikrete Concrete Sealer (no. 8800) to facilitate curing of a slab? View Image Anybody have something better they like? Jon Blakemore …
Concrete repair failure … help please - Fine Homebuilding
Oct 10, 2020 · I was taught never to use PT for framing. I called Quikrete. They suggested I use “Polymer Modified Structural Repair”. I cleaned the concrete (ground off the paint I had put on …
The Right Footings for Strong Foundations - Fine Homebuilding
Understand the options, design requirements, and common pitfalls to spec the right footings to keep your foundation strong for a long time.
Concrete Cure Time Before Drilling? - Fine Homebuilding
Aug 8, 2008 · Why not be on the safe side and use an epoxy anchor system instead of a wedge bolt? Virtually no chance of the green concrete being spit from the expansion forces of the …
Quikrete Countertop Mix - Fine Homebuilding
Nov 20, 2012 · Quikrete Countertop Mix This commercial-grade concrete mix comes in standard gray or as a lightcolored tint base for use with Quikrete liquid cement colors.