New pool build in CA
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No they just pour at 4am and have the plant add release to the mix to slow the curing process down.
If we were to water the concrete it would mess up the colored powder that is stamped in. It will be all pressure washed off after a few days. Then you will see the details of the stamping.
We are heading home tomorrow, can't wait to see it in person!!
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If we were to water the concrete it would mess up the colored powder that is stamped in. It will be all pressure washed off after a few days. Then you will see the details of the stamping.
We are heading home tomorrow, can't wait to see it in person!!
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Concrete pouring is done, now wait til Wednesday to power wash then seal it Thursday. Getting closer!
I guess now would be a good time to test the hose water?
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I guess now would be a good time to test the hose water?
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Yeah test your fill water after you use it to "bond" with your new concrete aka watering it. Here is the "expert" reason why we do this:
This is kind of it in a nutshell . . .
http://www.cemexusa.com/ProductsServ...b_Cracking.pdf
Slowing the exit of free water (by wetting) allows the mix to cure to a strength more likely to resist internal forces that develop during curing. It also keeps the hydration process in an optimal range, since the water needed for further and continued hydration isn't lost to evaporation.
Credit goes to BigE.
Kim:cat:
This is kind of it in a nutshell . . .
http://www.cemexusa.com/ProductsServ...b_Cracking.pdf
Slowing the exit of free water (by wetting) allows the mix to cure to a strength more likely to resist internal forces that develop during curing. It also keeps the hydration process in an optimal range, since the water needed for further and continued hydration isn't lost to evaporation.
Credit goes to BigE.
Kim:cat:
Can't water it due to the release colored powder. Water will mess up the colored stamping. Otherwise I would be going to town!
I will post my numbers once I get through the testing.
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I will post my numbers once I get through the testing.
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Concrete is done! Now we wait til after our trip to Turks and Caicos for pebble and fill it up!!
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I cant believe it, we finally have a pebble date!! We are scheduled for the 13th of this month. After all the weather delays and contractor delays we are so exited to have a completion date. Fingers crossed that everything from here stays on track!
Somehow I've missed this build, looks fantastic!!!
Which plaster did you decide to go with?
Also, and off the subject, but where in Turks and Caicos are you going? We've been looking at the Beaches for some time due to the waterpark and taking the kiddos.
Which plaster did you decide to go with?
Also, and off the subject, but where in Turks and Caicos are you going? We've been looking at the Beaches for some time due to the waterpark and taking the kiddos.
We are going with the Mediterranean finish from Wet Edge and adding glass to it.
We stayed at The Palms which is right next door to Beaches, it was a amazing place. We have been to a few islands in the Caribbean and I think the sand there was better than anywhere else! You will have a blast. [h=2][/h]
I'll look into that. We love Antigua when we go without kids, we've stayed at Galley Bay many times. But this will be our first foray into the caribbean with the kiddos. LOL
Pebble is in!! Started at 7 am right before I had to head out to coach football. Luckily the wife held down the fort and feed me pictures. Looks great so far, can't wait to see it after the acid wash. Tomorrow acid and then water!!!
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