Its very common for us around here to pour the concrete "in the hole", using the hole itself as the mixing container. Of course the amount of rebar/cage construction will play a big part in that scen
If you had to get a building permit for the tower base, it's unlikely that the "mix in the hole" approach will meet the inspector's approval. Not enough process control to ensure that the structural
Be careful, as what you propose is not "construction grade" concrete intended for structural applications. SACRETE + WATER = post hole filler, also okay for sidewalks, lawn trim, etc. Not okay to sup
<< Be careful, as what you propose is not "construction grade" concrete intended for structural applications. SACRETE + WATER = post hole filler, also okay for sidewalks, lawn trim, etc. Not okay to
In checking here in Mansfield Ohio i found that it was cheapier and MUCH less strenuous to have the concrete brought in for a "BIG" pour... a 4x4x6 hole is 96 cu ft... the 80lb back of concrete is 2/
Yes, the "sackcrete" stuff will produce good concrete if mixed properly, but not in this gentleman's 4' x 4' x 6' hole. I claim that there's no way in hell to mix 3 2/3 cubic yards of sack mix fast e
I think I must have been ambiguous in my post. I was not implying that the gentleman should mix it by hand...only that bagged product was available in 3000 psi, for smaller jobs. Of course, one could
5 yds is the minimum buy from a mixer? Holy cow...here I can get 1 yard delivered if I want (for the cost of one yard), they schedule you for the end of the day when the mixer's going to go back almo
a 4 x 4 x 8 hole is 128^3 ft and with your above ground portion that 5 yd (135^3 ft) is just right. an alternative that I've used for BX bases rent a concrete trailer from the local rental place and
Instead, I suggest he rent a small mixer from your local home improvement store. Mine cost $40/day, and I mixed 28 bags of sacrete in a little over 2 hours. (two 60 lb bags at a time). I can't imagin