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by russ_fae_fyvie
Mon Jan 14, 2019 3:39 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: New Concrete Exposed to Elements and Soaking up Water?
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Re: New Concrete Exposed to Elements and Soaking up Water?

collectors wrote:Concrete will only soak up water in the 1st day after the pour. After this, I wouldn't worry. To prove a point, next time you have a dry'ish day, drill a NO:6 hole under where the bricks are being laid & i bet you drill straight into dry concrete within a few millimetres.



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by russ_fae_fyvie
Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:17 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: New Concrete Exposed to Elements and Soaking up Water?
Replies: 2
Views: 2184

New Concrete Exposed to Elements and Soaking up Water?

Hi I am new to this Forum so please excuse any stupid questions ! I am just embarking on our 2nd (and last!) self build and am Project Managing it. My builder is totally competent o I am not questioning his work, but I wondered if someone could help with my thoughts on the concrete slab just laid. B...
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