Should I use fast setting concrete on fence posts?

FAST-SETTING CONCRETE



It’s the most efficient option for setting posts for things like mailboxes, fences and lamps. You just have to dig a hole for the post, pour in the dry mix and then soak with water. Best of all, you can hang fence and other heavy loads on a post set with fast-setting concrete in just four hours.

What is the best concrete for setting fence posts?





Quikrete Fast Setting Concrete Mix

The best concrete mix for fence posts I’ve found is Quikrete Fast Setting Concrete Mix in a 50 lb bag. It’s 4000 psi, easy to work with, sets up fast, and doesn’t need to be mixed. Just pour it in the hole and soak with water.

Can I use regular quikrete for posts?

3 Answers. Show activity on this post. If the setting time is not an issue, you can certainly use normal quickcrete – or save even more money by purchasing cement and aggregate (sand/gravel/rock) and really making use of the mixer. Standard concrete mixing practice is to mix the dry materials and then add water.

Is fast setting concrete as strong as regular concrete?

Quikrete fast setting concrete is just as strong as regular concrete. Concrete gets its strength from a chemical reaction that occurs over time during curing. After it’s had time to cure, which usually take 28 days to complete, Quikrete can reach strengths up to 5000 psi.

Do you have to mix Quikrete fast-setting concrete?





1004) is a special blend of fast-setting cements, sand and gravel designed to set hard in approx. 20 to 40 minutes. Sets posts without mixing.

Is Sakrete or Quikrete better?

Sakrete tends to have big pebbles in their mix, even though their composition is similar. So, you might have to put enough cement down to cover the rocks. Quikrete, on the other hand, is usually easier to mix and work with.

How much quikrete does it take to set a post?

Add about 6 inches of QUIKRETE All-Purpose Gravel into the bottom of the hole. Then compact and level the gravel using a post or 2×4. Set the post into the hole and attach 2×4 braces to adjacent sides of the post. Use a level to position the post perfectly vertical.

Is 2 feet deep enough for fence posts?

2 feet is the minimum depth that you should dig your fence post holes for. To dig the holes one-third to one-half of the post’s aboveground height, is a general formula. The deeper you dig the holes, the more stability your fence has.

Should I use concrete or cement for fence posts?



Concrete provides a strong foundation for wooden fence posts, but can rot them more quickly. Setting them in dirt, with or without gravel or crushed rock depending on your soil type, can help the posts last longer before going rotten. You can also use metal fence post anchors to prolong their life.

Does QUIKRETE last?

Quikrete will eventually go bad. Bags can generally be kept for three months to a year depending on how they’re stored. Although I’ve kept Quikrete bags for much longer by wrapping them tightly in plastic and keeping them in a very dry place. The reason Quikrete goes bad is the cement.

How fast does QUIKRETE cement dry?

The concrete sets up in 20 to 40 minutes, so you can quickly move on to the next stage of the project (a great convenience when setting fence posts) or backfill the hole to finish the job. Under normal curing conditions, you can apply heavy weight to the post (a basketball backboard, for example) after just 4 hours.

Does QUIKRETE need to be cured?



No curing is necessary. Full depth repairs should be made with one of the fine QUIKRETE® Concrete Mixes. For repairs from about 3/8″ to 2″ QUIKRETE® Sand Mix is the most common choice.

How fast does fast setting Quikrete set?

20-40 minutes

PRODUCT USE QUIKRETE® Fast Setting Concrete Mix is a general purpose concrete designed to achieve final set in 20-40 minutes. Fast Setting Concrete Mix is suitable for setting posts and pouring slabs when a rapid return to service is desired.

Does rain hurt Quikrete?

Yes, pouring concrete in the rain is possible, though not advised. Rain presents challenges, but doesn’t always mean that you need to reschedule as long as you take proper action. Unfortunately, as we head into winter, wet weather and storms tend to become more frequent.

What happens if you add too much water to Quikrete?



NOTE: the more water that is added to the mix the weaker it becomes; adding one extra quart of water per 80 lb bag can reduce the strength of the concrete by up to 40%.

How long is Quikrete workable?

It will remain semi-liquid and workable for about an hour and will dry to approximately 50% of its strength in 24 hours. At this point, it usually ready for people to walk on. After 48 to 72 hours, it’s normally ready for small vehicle traffic, and after 14 to 30 days it will harden to its full strength.

What happens if you don’t add enough water to concrete?

If there is too much water, the resulting concrete will be weak and will have poor surface qualities. If there is not enough water, the concrete will be hard to work into place. Concrete that is too dry on the left, and too wet on the right.

Will Quikrete set in water?

If you want to set posts for a dock on a lake or river, you don’t need a special type of underwater concrete. Any concrete mix like Quikrete will work, but unless you’re digging holes in the lakebed or riverbed, you’ll need to construct a form to place around the post and contain the concrete.

Will concrete cure in rain?



Well, Can You Pour Concrete in the Rain? Surprisingly, yes, you can pour concrete in the rain. Concrete does not dry, it cures. Curing is a chemical reaction and not a physical one, so rainwater won’t kill concrete.

Will concrete harden in standing water?

Water Cure



Concrete made with Portland cement will harden even if it is completely under water. In fact, one technique for curing a concrete slab is to build a soil dam around the perimeter of the slab, flood the slab with water and keep the slab covered with water for a week.