ARWadworth wrote:
"Andy Hall" wrote in message news:4837d7ca@qaanaaq...
On 2008-05-24 09:40:20 +0100, "ARWadworth"
said:

I will be putting some fence posts up over the weekend and I have just
noticed the use by date on my cemet was the start of this month. Can I
still use it?

Buying new is not a problem but it seems a waste.

Adam

As long as it has been kept dry and doesn't have lots of hard lumps in it,
IME, yes.

OTOH, it is cheap and it is a pain digging out for and putting in fence
posts, so if you have need for a visit to the builders merchants for other
things, I would buy fresh cement.


I also have a path to concrete. Foot traffic only and it will eventually
have paving slabs on top. I might buy new cement for the posts and use the
old stuff for the path. It has been stored indoors not a shed and seems to
be in good condition.

Adam

It should be fine, it'll have turned to lumps or one big lump if it
isnt.
If in doubt, mix a spoonful with 3 of sand and let it set overnight,
check its ok.

I'd use the perfect cement for the path and anything doubtful for the
posts. Posts dont need any cement at all to stay firmly in place.
Paths otoh rely on it.


NT