Things To Know Before Using Ready-Mix Concrete

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Ready-mix concrete for residential use is handy for a variety of home projects, from putting in a new fence post to reinforcing a small concrete pad. Keep in mind that it's best to allow a construction company or other concrete specialist to handle your larger projects for you, even if you can find residential ready-mix concrete relatively easily. Larger projects can be more costly, time-consuming, and confusing than you think.

Residential concrete mix may be readily available and cost-effective for some projects, but some awareness of the product before you buy it will help you get the most out of your experience. Here are some things you should know before using ready-mix concrete.

You have to treat it like regular concrete

A bag of concrete mix should never be left out in the elements or left open where the loose powder can get blown away in the wind. This is because once the concrete mix gets wet, it's real concrete and will dry solid and firm.

With this knowledge, know that any container used to mix concrete, be it a wheelbarrow or a bucket, will be ruined and permanently coated unless you rinse off the mixture immediately after use. The same can be said for your mixing materials, such as shovels and scoops.

You have to use a lot to finish a project 

If you have several posts to put in, you'll likely need a bag of residential ready-mix concrete per post. A lot of bags of concrete go into a single project, so if you have to pour a porch or concrete pad, it's best to leave this project to the professionals. Your money will go further and you'll be able to accomplish more with less when you understand how much you really need when you use residential ready-mix concrete.

You have to use it on the right days

Any residential concrete mix should be used on the right days. Using the concrete when it's wet or windy can make projects harder to accomplish and can make a real mess. You should always mix your concrete outside and wear a face mask and safety glasses when working with any residential ready-mix concrete. Read the packaging of the mixes you buy so you understand how they work; you'll want to only mix the concrete as soon as you are ready to use it because once mixed, it will set into solid concrete and you cannot undo any mixed concrete efforts.

Contact a local concrete company, such as Puente Ready Mix, to learn more. 

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