A fast setting blended concrete. Offering 25N/mm² strength, set time 5-10 minutes.
 
THE PRODUCT:
 
Reader PostFast® is the ideal time and effort saving solution for domestic or commercial applications such as fixing posts, road signs or bollards, as no mixing with water is required before placing.
 
MIXING & USAGE GUIDE:
 
Do not use when air temperature is below +5ºC or when ground is frozen. Do not mix this product with any other cement, cement admixture or similar products. Do not move the post for at least 10 minutes until after the product has set. For your comfort and convenience wear gloves to avoid any material contacting the skin.
 
1. Dig a hole of sufficient depth for the post – As a useful guide a 3m post should have 1m below and 2m above ground level. Avoid digging the hole in an ever widening neck. The width of the hole should be at least x3 the diameter of the post.
 
2. Place the post in the hole and fix in position. Check for alignment with a spirit level. Stake the post with supporting battens, leaving your hands free for the rest of the job.
 
3. Empty half the contents of the bag into the hole around the base of the post. Pour 1 litre of clean water onto the Reader PostFast®. The best results are obtained when the water is poured on the area directly surrounding the post. Stop pouring when the water ceases to soak away. 
 
4. Now empty the remaining contents of the bag into the hole and again, pour a further 1 litre clean water onto the Reader PostFast until the water ceases to soak away.
 
5. After setting (approximately 10-15 mins dependent on ambient temperature), the batten supports can be removed. Ideally, allow a further hour before attempting to fix anything to the post as any movement may weaken the concrete.
 
NOTE: Ensure all tools and equipment are cleaned thoroughly with water prior to the material setting.
 
Reader Cement Products Ltd or Three Counties Composites Ltd cannot accept responsibility for unsatisfactory concrete where workmanship has not been carried out in accordance with good practice.
 
HEALTH & SAFETY:
 
Cement powder when mixed with water releases Alkali which may cause skin and eye irritation. We therefore advise the use of barrier creams, gloves and protective eyewear as a precaution when using these products.