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Can I make driveway bricks out of dyed concrete/cement?

 
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tp5302



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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 1:12 pm    Post subject: Can I make driveway bricks out of dyed concrete/cement? Reply with quote
Is it possible to make my own driveway bricks by using dyed cement/concrete? I planned to make the bricks about 250mm x 250mm x 80mm. My main concern is would the bricks crack when layed like a standard driveway brick and a car is parked on them.
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thescruff
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 1:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, you used to be able to get molds for them at one time.

They need to be cured and not green, I think it's about 3 months
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tp5302



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PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 11:37 am    Post subject: Reply to thescruff Reply with quote
What do you mean by cured?
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thescruff
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PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 12:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Once of pour the concrete and it sets it's classed as green and will break, chip quite easily.

To reach its strength can take 3 months or more, cover the bricks with sack cloth and avoid direct sunlight
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tp5302



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PostPosted: Thu May 15, 2008 10:11 am    Post subject: Thanks Reply with quote
You've been a great help. Thanks for your help and your time.
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