Is it cheaper to pour concrete yourself?
One of the least expensive ways to get concrete is to mix your own. You can buy bags of the mix from a home improvement store. Typically, you only have to add water for it to be ready to pour. Otherwise, you risk getting a weaker concrete once it cures, which could lead to cracks or crumbles within a couple of years.
What is the difference between a concrete slab and a cement slab?
What is the difference between cement and concrete? Although the terms cement and concrete often are used interchangeably, cement is actually an ingredient of concrete. Concrete is a mixture of aggregates and paste. The aggregates are sand and gravel or crushed stone; the paste is water and portland cement.
How much would a 12×20 concrete pad cost?
Concrete Slab Cost Calculator
| Size (in feet) | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| 12×12 | $865 |
| 12×20 | $1,440 |
| 20×20 | $2,400 |
| 24×24 | $3,460 |
Is quikrete as good as concrete?
Quikrete premixed concrete is just as good, and strong, as traditional concrete you buy from a plant or concrete you mix on site. Concrete is made from sand, cement and aggregate stone and that’s exactly what’s in Quikrete premixed concrete. it’s very strong and sets much quicker than traditional concrete.
What happens if you add too much water to quikrete?
NOTE: the more water that is added to the mix the weaker it becomes; adding one extra quart of water per 80 lb bag can reduce the strength of the concrete by up to 40%.
How warm does it have to be to use quikrete?
72 degrees
What time of year is best to pour concrete?
spring
What is the maximum temperature concrete can withstand?
around 65-93°C
How much area does a 50 lb bag of quikrete cover?
One 50-pound bag of Quikrete Fast Setting Concrete Mix yields about . 375 cubic feet. For example, if you need to cover 33.333 cubic feet, using 60-pound bags of concrete, divide 33.333 cubic feet by . 45 cubic feet to get 74.07 total bags of concrete.
How many square feet will a 60 lb bag of concrete cover?
For example, 5 square feet with a 4-inch slab requires two 60-lb. bags of pre-mixed concrete.
Can I pour concrete over dirt?
Long story short, yes you can pour concrete over dirt.
How much area does a 80lb bag of quikrete cover?
Use the following yields per each bag size: 40 pound bag yields .011 cubic yards. 60 pound bag yields .017 cubic yards. 80 pound bag yields .022 cubic yards.
How many 80lb bags of concrete do I need for a 10×10 slab?
For a 10 x 10 slab, you would need 77 60-pound bags or 60 80-pound bags.
How do you pour a small concrete slab with quikrete?
More videos on YouTube Check the forms for level (¼ inch for every 12 feet is sufficient to allow for rain run-off). Patio and sidewalk forms should slope evenly away from structures. Evenly spread 3 to 4 inches of QUIKRETE All Purpose Gravel and then level the gravel. Compact the gravel base using a tamper.
How many bags of concrete do I need for a 6×6 post?
Most fence post holes will need between 1 – 4 bags of concrete to securely hold the post in place. The best way to determine the size of the hole is: Diameter of the hole is 3 times the width of the fence post. Depth of the hole is one-third to half the above ground height of the fence post.
Is 2 feet deep enough for fence posts?
The minimum depth that you should dig your fence post holes for panel sections is 2 feet. A general formula is to dig the holes one-third to one-half of the post’s aboveground height. The deeper you dig the holes, the more stability your fence has, but you must also purchase longer posts.
How long will a treated 6×6 post last in the ground?
40 years
How wide should a hole be for a 6×6 post?
The depth of your hole should be about 1/4 of the height of your post. For a 6×6 post, the diameter of the holes should be about 12 inches square. As a rule the width of your post hole should never be less than 10 inches.
Should I use 4×4 or 6×6 fence posts?
4×4 is perfect for these very standard fence dimensions. Normally 4×6 or 6×6 are needed for gates or extreme wind loads.
How wide is a post hole?
Dig post hole so diameter of the hole is 3 times the width of the post (i.e., the hole for a 4” wood post should be about 12 inches wide). The depth of the hole should be 1/3-1/2 the post height above ground (i.e., a 6-foot tall fence would require a hole depth of at least 2 feet).
Are 6×6 fence posts better than 4×4?
They warped a bit but it doesn’t affect looks or sturdiness. 4×4 is more common but 6×6 also regularly used. They look better, are stronger, and will last longer IMO.
How much weight can a 6×6 post handle?
If you assume a conservative 1400psi allowable bending stress, a single 6×6 with 12′ span can support about 2000 lbs. So your double 6×6 can support at least 4000 lbs (possibly more if you do a good job bonding the two members together so that there’s no slip between the faces).
How much stronger is a 6×6 than a 4×4?
A 6×6 post properly installed will outlast a 4×4 for many years. Perhaps 5 to 8 more.
How much can a 4×4 post support?
Registered. What I figured if the weight is distributed evenly is that each 4×4 post is supporting a max of about 420 pounds.