Do you need rebar in sonotube?
To support a beam for a residential deck, does a Sonotube pier need any rebar? A. We usually recommend that a minimum of two pieces of #4 rebar be placed vertically in an 8-inch-diameter concrete pier supporting a structure. A larger-diameter pier should have four or more pieces of vertical rebar.
How much is 5 cubic yards of concrete?
Each cubic yard of concrete costs $119 to $147 per cubic yard delivered….Short-Load Concrete Prices.
| Cubic Yards | Mixing On-site Fees |
|---|---|
| 6 – 6.75 | $60 |
| 5 – 5.75 | $70 |
| 4 – 4.75 | $80 |
| 3 – 3.75 | $90 |
How thick should my concrete slab be?
Standard concrete floor slab thickness in residential construction is 4 inches. Five to six inches is recommended if the concrete will receive occasional heavy loads, such as motor homes or garbage trucks.
How much does a 25kg bag of cement cover?
As a rule of thumb 1 of our 25kg bags will cover an area of 0.25m to a recommended depth of 50mm. As a rule of thumb 1 of our 25kg bags will cover an area of 0.25m to a recommended depth of 50mm.
How do I calculate how much grout I need?
To work out how much grout you’ll need, follow this easy 6-step calculation:
- Step 1: Tile width (mm) + tile height (mm) = A.
- Step 2: Size of spacers (mm) x tile thickness (mm) = B.
- Step 3: A x B x 1.2 (this number is the coverage ratio of all UltraTile grouts) = C.
- Step 4: Tile width (mm) x tile height (mm) = D.
How many bags of grout do I need per square foot?
Also, how much grout do I need per square foot? Average Coverage A 25-pound bag of dry grouting compound, when mixed with water, usually is sufficient to grout around 200 square feet of typical 4 1/4-inch square ceramic tile that is 1/4 inch thick, with 1/8-inch grout lines.
How much grout do I need for 60 square feet?
Thinset & Grout Coverage Info
| FLOOR APPLICATION | WALL APPLICATION | COVERAGE (based on 50lbs bag) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 inch – 12 inch Tile | 4 inch – 12 inch Tile | 75 – 85 Sq Ft |
| 12 inch – 16 inch Tile | 12 inch – 16 inch Tile | 60 – 70 Sq Ft |
| 16 inch or larger | 16 inch or larger | 40 – 50 Sq Ft |
| Tile thicker than 3/8 inch | Tile thicker than 3/8 inch | 40 – 50 Sq Ft |
How much grout do I mix at a time?
The trick is to only mix about as much as you can fit into a half-gallon milk container, maybe less. I’ve used for years a simple stiff 3-inch putty knife to mix grout in a 2 or 5-gallon bucket.
How long should grout sit after mixing?
If the mix is too fluid and watery, add more grout powder. Allow grout to sit undisturbed for up to 10 minutes. This allows grout to strengthen or “slake.” After it slakes, briefly remix grout to loosen it again and use immediately.
How long leave grout before wiping?
Let the grout set for 15 to 30 minutes, and wipe up the excess grout with a dense grout sponge soaked in water. (If you think it’s going to take you longer than 30 minutes to grout all of the tiles and be ready to move onto cleanup, you may have to work in smaller sections.)