Sakrete vs. Quikrete high strength concrete premix, any quality difference?

[rbstern]

I've always used Quikrete premix, never used the Sakrete. Locally, in bulk (I'll need about 80 60lb bags), Sakrete is aboout 20% cheaper.

Any reason to spend 20% more on Quikrete?

 

[s219]

They are both the same price here and I use them interchangeably, depending on what store I am buying from. They are both rated for 4000psi so I assume they are equivalent, at least as far as certifications go.

Some stores offer discounts if you buy a full pallet (56 sacks at 60#) or more. I did that once (from Lowes) but was not too impressed with their forklift skills getting it on my trailer. It was like they sent the three stooges out. Now I buy them from the local builder supply, who at least employs skilled yard workers.

 

[FastEddieR]

that's what, about 3 yards? wouldn't it be easier and cheaper to get it by the truckload? otherwise, probably no reason to buy quikrete over sakrete...the biggest difference between the two is the aggregate in the mix. Sakrete vs Quikrete, Which Is the Better Choice?

 

[s219]

that's what, about 3 yards? wouldn't it be easier and cheaper to get it by the truckload? otherwise, probably no reason to buy quikrete over sakrete...the biggest difference between the two is the aggregate in the mix. Sakrete vs Quikrete, Which Is the Better Choice?

Assuming he is mixing all at once, but for many projects you don't use it all at once. I know when I am putting in pole barns, I might use 40-50 sacks total, but only tend to use 5-10 at a time while pouring footings or setting posts. Could be days between the various uses.

 

[rbstern]

Assuming he is mixing all at once, but for many projects you don't use it all at once. I know when I am putting in pole barns, I might use 40-50 sacks total, but only tend to use 5-10 at a time while pouring footings or setting posts. Could be days between the various uses.

'zactly right.

 

[rbstern]

that's what, about 3 yards? wouldn't it be easier and cheaper to get it by the truckload? otherwise, probably no reason to buy quikrete over sakrete...the biggest difference between the two is the aggregate in the mix. Sakrete vs Quikrete, Which Is the Better Choice?

Good link. Thanks.

 

[rangerfredbob]

I used some of both when I did the footings for my shop(didn't get enough quickrete at first since it was cheaper, sacrete was closer to get...), I liked how Sacrete mixed better than the quickrete... why it was different I don't know but probably the aggregate as mentioned...

 

[/pine]

The overall strength/integrity of either product can be greatly increased by adding portland cement (the only active ingredient)...

If the mix is being used in a freeze/thaw environment it is advised to also add an air entraining agent...(usually available at building supply stores)

 

[workinonit]

I always do this.

 

[4570Man]

The overall strength/integrity of either product can be greatly increased by adding portland cement (the only active ingredient)...

If the mix is being used in a freeze/thaw environment it is advised to also add an air entraining agent...(usually available at building supply stores)

If you wanted to go through the effort of that why not just get sand and gravel and start fresh scratch. Also the sackcrete has tiny gravels. Bigger would have to be stronger. But the small gravel will mix in a mortar mixer.