Product Manual

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Concrete Preparation
• It is extremely important to have a consistent mix. If it is too wet, it will slump. If it is too dry, it will
crack.
• The sand should be rough, not having gravel much larger than match head.The sand should be
free of dirt and debris. Mortar sand is recommended. DO NOT use silica sand.
• The finished mix should have a consistency similar to wet sand used on the beach to make
sandcastles,
• The following procedure is typically successful when mixing in a mortar mixer (not included). The
mix is 5 parts sand to 1 part cement.
1. With the mortar mixer running, dump in two five-gallon buckets of sand.
2. Dump in 1/2 of a 94 pound bag of Portland cement.
3. Add 3 more five-gallon buckets of sand.
4. Add water until the mix reaches the proper slump. You should not be able to squeeze water
out of the mix. Do not over mix.