“The lower the water-to-cement mixing ratio, the stronger the concrete and the better the shrinkage resistance.” The post How to Properly Mix Concrete appeared first on Family Handyman.

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strength and water tightness of a concrete product. The higher the water content of the mix, the lighter the color. Control of the water/cement ratio is vital for consistent color from batch to batch.

However, concrete is not maintenance-free. Moisture is one of the major concrete system enemies. Water, the lifeblood of concrete is its best friend and worst enemy. Moisture sources and presence ...