FUNKY-FRESH CEMENT-HANDY TIPS TO DO BEFORE BUYING A SACK OF CEMENT

  • Last Updated on: 22 February , 2024

FUNKY-FRESH CEMENT-HANDY TIPS TO DO BEFORE BUYING A SACK OF CEMENT

“You need lofty goals. Then cement it with a great work ethic.”

                                                                                                 Jerry West

Cement is a sensitive building material because it requires thorough attention while preparing and using, therefore regarded as the world’s most beloved binding substance. It is a fascinating material, one of the most frequently used and compulsory building agents. 

If you are an amateur, this blog will make you understand some distinctive qualities of good cement. 

You can run some home-made tests to investigate a sack of cement:

 

Fresh from the Oven: 

According to masonry professionals, a cement sack should be consumed within 40 days of manufacturing.

Frequently used type of cement is hydraulic or Portland cement; however, other kinds are available in the market- purchasing mainly depends on the type of use intended. But mostly, the quality of desirable cement is checked on the scale of its freshness. Although cement is packed in an airtight paper bag, the chemical tends to absorb moisture from the air and become stale over time.

Therefore, keep an eye out for the manufacturing date inscribed on the sack of cement.

 

Color and Odor: 

Color an important indicator of cement quality. Usually, good cement has a nice shiny grey color. If the bag of cement has a greenish tint that means that the quality is compromised.

Secondly, if the cement is emitting an earthy smell, it cannot be categorized as fresh.

 

Temperature Sensitive: 

As aforementioned, cement is a delicate material. It is highly temperature-sensitive. It should be kept away from moisture and should be used immediately after the opening of the sack. The process of hydration makes it stale.

However, it is sunlight and heat-friendly and can be consumed with ease under normal temperatures.

To inquire about this, you can just put a dry, clean hand in the bag if it feels dry and warm…. “It is good to go.”

 

Lumps are Bad:

Cement is a finely powdered substance. Hence, it is required to check for any lumpy chunks. The crumbly lumps in the sack will indicate that the cement is either out-dated or not being kept carefully in desired conditions. 

 

Quality check Test:

It is a compound material; composed of variable minute quantities of lime, sand, bauxite, etc. If the quantity of the secondary substances increases, this will compromise the dusty texture of cement.

Fortunately, we can always check the cement by inquiring if it contains an excess amount of other materials like sand or dust. 

·         Hand rubbing Test: you can directly check by rubbing a small quantity of cement in hand. It will feel smooth on your hands-this means it is good. Roughness indicates impurities.

·         Dissolution test: To check this, take a bucket of water and throw in a handful quantity of cement. Good quality cement dissolves readily in water and form a mixture.

·         Surface Test: Another thing you can do is mix a little cement (100gms) in water and throw the mixture on a glass surface. When the solution runs on the smooth surface, you can easily detect that the good quality cement feels like “Chikna-Chikna” on the glass surface, with no hard particles. The smoothness will indicate good quality and freshness.

Generally, most people pin their trusts completely on the contractors. And they themselves remain ignorant with some basic properties of house building materials. This mistake eventually compromises the life-span of their house.

For more detailed insights about house building materials, stay with us. We bring you the best instant advice from experts and professionals through thorough research and fieldwork.

 

 

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