Recent content by MrSquirrel

Okay, decided to tackle the job myself and it's turned out well after some trial and error. Will get some pics sorted shortly. Have been playing around with different mixes and worked out where he went wrong. Definitley too little cement and too much plasticiser in the wet dash. If you have...

No lime, just OPC cement and Cementone Freeflo admix. Nothing was getting measured out though which was ringing alarm bells. Again, gave the benefit of the doubt - many guys can get a perfect mix with their eyes closed because they've been doing it for 30 years. I always gauge everything...

Not yet, wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt and a few opinions before i start moaning. The suspect bit just didn't seem to be firming up like i'd expect. I'll be getting in touch tomorrow! Need this sorted before the weather makes it impossible.

Hi folks, Just had a roughcasting job done and looking for advice. It’s a block retaining wall split into two sections. I'll be painting it to match the house. It was done 4 days ago and the wet dash on one half is like powder, it comes off with the slightest touch. If I tried to paint...