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Pier foundation quandry

Adaaam75

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WanderingEye
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Hmmm, me thinks not, I would not use it, it tends to crumble, as the water never really penetrates all through the mix because  it sets on the outside quicker... I have just done a piers base, and o

upahill
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I love the stuff, wouldnt use it on its own though as a substitute for concrete. As WanderingEye says it never really penetrates all the way through and tends to crumble. I opted for building a b

johninderby
johninderby

I would add fibres to the concrete mix as it reduces cracking and makes for a stronger base. https://www.toolstation.com/bostik-fibres-for-concrete/p27616?utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium

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On 19/12/2019 at 09:54, WanderingEye said:

What cover did you get..?

As I have had a big issues with condensation, under mine.. ☹️

From Amazon mate, I did originally order a hanging chair cover but they intentionally mislead the buyer with dimensions and sent a table cover stating it would still fit!!!

Anyway, this is ideal with fasteners that work well with my pier. It doesn't leak and I have a hand towel around the mount inside to prevent condensation, and it works!

Hope this helps.20191218_124316.thumb.jpg.e3e7749be3092cf81f5eb8a02f31e0e4.jpg

 

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I've been checking the mount religiously in the mornings and evenings and not a drop of condensation when it's been frosty, cold or even warm (ish). I don't have anything other than the mount though so other setups may differ....

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