I think there was a thread on this way back when. Does anyone still do it? I was thinking of using a piece of 4" pvc to do it including the bell section of the pipe so it would have a flared bottom. Those of you that have done this, is it difficult to extract the concrete monument from the pipe once it has set? How did you suspend the capped rebar at the top?
I pour on site when permanent monuments are requested. I typically use sauna tube as a form but I like the bottom of the monument poured wild. I'll shim the tube with nails in the side of the hole.
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>I typically use sauna tube as a form...
Sonotube
Sauna Tube
I started a thread last week or the week before on this. I'm still trying to get more information.
LOL. I never had to spell it. I ask for it by name. I like the sauna tube though.
dan, we have made our own precast monuments. operations like NGS don't recommend precast, presumably because they are suspicious of settlement due to backfill, etc. our markers are 24 inches deep and tapered approx 1/2" end to end. my idea for the taper is in part for frost resistance and keeps it difficult to pull out of the ground. the form that i fabricated was just wide enough to grip the cap 3 5/8", i believe.
in general, we like them, especially because you can cast several at a time where you want to (shop) and they travel better than bag mix
I would suggest using your own home made form from marine plyboard or similar.
4in square at top and 8in square at the bottom and what length you wish to tote around.
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> I think there was a thread on this way back when. Does anyone still do it? I was thinking of using a piece of 4" pvc to do it including the bell section of the pipe so it would have a flared bottom. Those of you that have done this, is it difficult to extract the concrete monument from the pipe once it has set? How did you suspend the capped rebar at the top?
I consider the most important thing is the materials need to fit the climate or "durable" not really achieved.
for example: I found this under a patio paver tile this morning, has to be less than 10 years old. not sure if it was a drywall screw or a nail.
after knocking the crud off