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    Jan 12, 2009, 09:07 PM
    Wet concrete
    When mixing new concrete, is there something I can mix in to stop moisture from weeping through?
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    Jan 12, 2009, 09:10 PM

    Weeping through what?
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    Jan 12, 2009, 09:16 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by all about brick View Post
    weeping through what?
    Through a 4inch conrete slab
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    Jan 12, 2009, 09:21 PM

    Do you mean ,from coming up through the floor it self
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    Jan 12, 2009, 09:25 PM

    Yes
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    Jan 12, 2009, 09:30 PM

    Put 3 mill plastic down over top of the dirt and pour the concrete right on top of the plastic, this will keep the dampness from coming through.The only thing with this is ,the concrete takes longer to set up. But it will remedy your problem.
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