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I am pouring footings for my deck using 12" concrete tubes. Can I just throw the dry mix in and add some wate
I am pouring footings for my deck using 12" concrete tubes. Can I add the dry mix and just add water? HELP!!!!
I have bought a deck kit from Menards. This kit included 9 - 12" concrete tubes and 45 bags of 60lb concrete mix. The tubes take 5 bags a piece to fill to the 48" height. I also need to install a concrete anchor at the top of each tube so I can install the 4" x 4" post anchor. I know I do not need footings that deep (48") but I want to use up all the concrete mix so I dont have to return it. Its only $3.00 a bag. More work to return it. My question is - can I pour a bag of dry mix in and just add some water and continue on until all 5 bags are added to the one tube? I most certainly do not want to mix 45 bags by hand.
ill it still except the concrete anchor if I do it that way? Will It also set up so I can attach the post anchor to it? I will leave the tubes in? Please help. I need to get this Deck moving.
NOT a good idea to try mixing the concrete in the forms - as pointed out, rent a mixer so that you are sure of getting a uniform, strong concrete for your footings. You can, however, leave the cardboard forms in place if you want to, just remove the part above ground. Be sure to let the concrete cure for at least 48 hours or better yet, 72 hours before putting any load on it. Keep the top surface wet after the initial water disappears. This will make the top of the footing strong so it won't flake later.
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