Tibaymix super concrete faqs
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DOES SUPER CONCRETE ADMIXTURE INCREASE SHELF LIFE OF THE CONCRETE MIXTURE?
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WILL EXTENDING THE MIX RATIO TO 1:3:5 YIELD LESS COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH?
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DOES SUPER CONCRETE MAKE THE CEMENT MIXTURE WATERPROOF?
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IS IT POSSIBLE FOR COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TO DECREASE OVER TIME IF THE MIXTURE IS EXTENDED TO 1:3:5 WITH THE USE OF SUPER CONCRETE?
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CAN I USE MORE THAN 1 SACHET OF SUPER CONCRETE PER 1 BAG OF CEMENT?
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WHAT IS THE EXPIRATION OF TIBAYMIX AND HOW DO I STORE IT?
HOW MUCH WILL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH INCREASE AFTER ADDING SUPER CONCRETE ADMIXTURE?
From our testing, compressive strength increased to as much as 45% after 28 days.
The table below shows actual comparison between mixes from the same batch.
WHAT IS THE REASON FOR THIS STRENGTH IMPROVEMENT?
TibayMix Super Concrete is a superplasticizer and water reducer which enable the mix to have a lower water to cement ratio, and is intended to be used in making high strength concrete.
can we use tibaymix super concrete for hollow blocks/chb making?
Yes. You may add 1 sachet of TibayMIx Super Concrete per 1 bag of cement to your usual hollow blocks/CHB mixture. The benefit of adding TibayMix Super Concrete is to add strength and reduce curing time for less breakage and faster output. Increase in number of output is not guaranteed.
Please note that TibayMix should not be added to mixtures with molasses.
CAN SUPER CONCRETE BE USED FOR PLASTERING, RENDERING OR MORTAR APPLICATIONS?
No. Super Concrete is designed for pour-over applications that focuses on strength improvement and/or faster drying. We have another product called Super Palitada that is specifically designed for plastering, rendering, or mortar applications.
DOES SUPER CONCRETE ADMIXTURE INCREASE SHELF LIFE OF THE CONCRETE MIXTURE?
No. The admixture has no effect on the shelf life of the mix.
WILL EXTENDING THE MIX RATIO TO 1:3:5 YIELD LESS COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH?
No. Super Concrete can be used as a volume extender without sacrificing compressive strength. It is even possible to increase strength slightly given the water retarder and superplasticizer effect of Super Concrete.
DOES SUPER CONCRETE MAKE THE CEMENT MIXTURE WATERPROOF?
No. Super Concrete is not designed to be used as a waterproofing admixture.
TibayMix can be added to mixtures with waterproofing additives such as Sahara.
IS IT POSSIBLE FOR COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TO DECREASE OVER TIME IF THE MIXTURE IS EXTENDED TO 1:3:5 WITH THE USE OF SUPER CONCRETE?
No. In theory, compressive strength of concrete increases until the hydration process is complete. The use of Super Concrete does not change this behavior.
CAN I USE MORE THAN 1 SACHET OF SUPER CONCRETE PER 1 BAG OF CEMENT?
We do not recommend using more than 1 sachet of Super Concrete per 1 bag of cement. Based on our studies, the current dosage of 140g is the optimum volume that will satisfy strength requirement and cost effectiveness.
WHAT IS THE EXPIRATION OF TIBAYMIX AND HOW DO I STORE IT?
Tibaymix Concrete Admixtures will last for 2 years if sealed in original packaging and stored in a cool, dry place.