Mixing conrete for deck posts and decking materials
Hello - I have heard from the a number of home improvement folks that when pouring the concrete for deck posts, a product called Quickcrete does not need any mixing. You simply dump it in the hole (12 inch diameter, 42 inches deep) and add water and it does the rest for you. I was wondering your thoughts? It is really this easy. I would think that the water would not seep through it all the way, and so the bottom of the hole would be powder. Thoughts?
Also, any thoughts on composite decking vs real wood? I like the idea of low maintenance decking, but have seen and heard of many mold problems, staining, etc and don't want to deal with that either.
Thanks,
Rob