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I forgot another important reason why Portland cement is preferred over lime these days. Lime takes a while to set (a few days?), cement sets faster.
by iknownothow 2mo ago
I forgot another important reason why Portland cement is preferred over lime these days. Lime takes a while to set (a few days?), cement sets faster.
- aaron695 2mo ago[dead]
- _n_b_ 2mo ago> Lime takes a while to set (a few days?) Up to 30 days to set, and depending on the type of lime (hydraulic or non-hydraulic) and form/process (putty, hot mix, etc.) up to a year to reach full hardness.
- dnemmers 2mo agoCement will still take many days to reach full cure time (measured in increasing PSI ratings) https://www.ce.memphis.edu/1101/notes/concrete/section_3_properties.html https://www.ce.memphis.edu/1101/notes/concrete/section_3_pro...