Quick-mix concrete begins to set in around 20 to 40 minutes. This means that you have less than 20 minutes to fully mix the concrete and pour it. To maintain …
To mix your own concrete for footings and piers, use 1 part Portland cement, 2 parts clean river sand, and 3 parts gravel (maximum …
To mix cement, start by combining 1 part cement, 2 parts sand, and 4 parts gravel in a large bucket or wheelbarrow. Next, make a small crater in this mixture and add half a bucket of water. Mix the cement with a shovel and add more water …
Start the mixer. Shovel half of the stone in first and one-quarter of a bucket of water. The abrasive nature of stone helps to scour any remaining wet …