Is the Hoover Dam tour worth it?

Is the Hoover Dam tour worth it?

It is worth getting on the road early to arrive at Hoover Dam early in the day so you can get a space on the Dam Tour (vs. the Powerplant Tour which is shorter). Tour definitely worth it as you go into the actual dam, very cool experience. …

Can you pour dry cement in hole?

Fast-setting concrete is ideal for setting posts because there’s no mixing—you simply pour the dry concrete from the bag right into the hole, then add water.

Can you mix cement in a hole?

Fill the hole with Fast-Setting Concrete up to 3 to 4 inches below ground level. Pour about a gallon of water per 50 lb bag into the hole and allow the water to saturate the concrete mix. Wait about 4 hours to begin constructing your fence or applying heavy weight to your post.

Does the ground have to be dry to pour concrete?

The concrete needs to stay wet in order to cure properly. As noted before, concrete doesn’t dry out to harden, it cures through a chemical reaction that needs water to facilitate the reaction. If the ground is dry, the ground will absorb moisture from the concrete and it won’t cure properly.

Do I need gravel under my concrete slab?

You do need gravel under a concrete slab, footing, or patio. Gravel provides a solid foundation for your concrete as it can be compacted. It also improves drainage, preventing water from pooling beneath the concrete.

Can you add too much water to quikrete?

You will need 3 quarts (2.8 liters) of water for every 80 pounds (36.3 kilos) of Quikrete concrete. You can’t put too much water in concrete to make it not set up. Too much water can make it not mix properly, or run out of the form/hole/whatever.

What can I add to concrete to make it stronger?

You can add more Portland cement to bagged concrete to make it stronger. You can also add hydrated lime. To make the strongest concrete, the sand should be sourced from volcanic lava that has a high silica content.