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23rd May 2007, 09:07 PM #1
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Rapid set
Just a quick one. Can you use rapid set concrete for footings for a freestnding carport using post stirrups? Cheers
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23rd May 2007, 09:18 PM #2
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No, not for structural purposes, use proper concrete.
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29th May 2007, 10:13 AM #3
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Best to use mpa 20+, you could use rapid just to set the posts and then fill hole with the good stuff
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29th May 2007, 06:36 PM #4
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The only difference as far as Im aware with normal cement and the rapid cement used in rapid set concrete is that normal cement has gypsum added to retard setting.
So I cant see the problem?
Al
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29th May 2007, 08:46 PM #5
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You'd have a better idea than me, Al, but I'm of the understanding that rapidset isn't acceptable for structural purposes like setting pergola posts, but the standard setting stuff is.
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30th May 2007, 08:03 PM #6
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I don't know about the composition, but rapidset is for non-structural purposes only, such as fence posts.
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30th May 2007, 08:09 PM #7
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But why?
Originally Posted by Tools
Please explain..
Al
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