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How long does type S mortar take to cure when used as foundation coating?

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On Tue, 20 Sep 2016 20:44:01 +0000, Curt
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How long does type S mortar take to cure when used as foundation coating?


Dear Home Moaner,

It depends.
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On Tue, 20 Sep 2016 20:44:01 +0000, Curt
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How long does type S mortar take to cure when used as foundation coating?


Short answer sets overnight, pretty hard in a week, cured at least 30
days. Portland products continue to cure as long as they are wet,
which gives you a hint of what to do while it is curing. A fence post
pour in damp soil for a decade is harder than chinese algebra
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