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How do you sakrete a post?
Fill with SAKRETE RAPID POST and water simultaneously 2.8 L (3 qts) per 30 KG (66 lb) bag and agitate with rod or stick. Align post using a level and check the vertical position. There is no need to brace. SAKRETE RAPID POST will stiffen almost immediately.
How many bags of Sakrete do I need for a fence 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.
Can you pour sakrete dry?
Dry Mix Method cannot be used for: Dry Mix Method can be used for setting:* If a slower set and longer open time is desired, SAKRETE High-Strength Concrete Mix can also be used but will require the traditional premix method for a successful application.
How long does it take for Sakrete to set?
approximately 6 hours
Allow newly placed material to set until surface is hard to the touch. SAKRETE Concrete Mix will set in approximately 6 hours. Keep material damp or cover with plastic to prevent evapouration of mix water for at least three (3) days. Protect from freezing for at least 24 hours.
Can I mix sakrete in the hole?
Yes, it is not required to mix your concrete and water prior to adding to the hole. Fill 1/3 of your hole with water, and then pour the mix around the post. Hold the post in place for two minutes, and then let the post set for an additional 30 minutes. For more information, visit this how-to video (below).
What’s the best way to set a fence post?
Whether you are building a fence (or setting a single post), adding curb appeal with a mailbox or setting a basketball goal, the best way to guarantee your post will be sturdy is to set the post in concrete. QUIKRETE Fast-Setting Concrete Mix (in the red bag) does not require any mixing–simply pour your concrete mix, add water and go.
How long does it take to set a sakrete post?
Pour the hole approximately 1/3 of the way full with water. FINISHING Pour Fast Setting Concrete Mix in the hole, ensuring the product is poured all the way around. Add water as needed to the surface of the mix to completely hydrate the material. No bracing required. Sakrete Fast Setting Concrete Mix will set in approximately 30 minutes.
Do you need a fast setting concrete mix for fence posts?
Ride Sun nailed it, you don’t need an expensive mix for fence posts. Wood or galvanized metal, your biggest challenge will be keeping the posts aligned while the concrete sets. That may be one of the reasons some people recommend a faster setting concrete mix.
What’s the best way to cement a post in the ground?
Purchase a quick-setting concrete from your local hardware store. Pour the dry mix into a clean wheelbarrow and make a depression in the middle of the mix. Pour 3 US quarts (2.8 L) of water per 80 lb (36 kg) bag of concrete into the depression and mix it together with a hoe.