Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - setting pole in concrete

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scotty18
05-23-08, 04:44 PM
I am setting a pole in concrete for a purple martin house. This is my first experience with concrete. The hole is 22" deep (plus 6" gravel at bottom) and 8" diameter. I will be using quickrete. My question is ... Do I need to worry about curing the concrete?

Wirepuller38
05-23-08, 05:40 PM
The curing process takes several hours. The concrete will continue to get stronger beyond these several hours for a matter of months. You need to install temporary braces to hold the pole steady while the concrete cures sufficiently to support the pole.