No. Sonotube forms should not be used in standing water. However, Sonoco’s patented RainGuard® technology allows Sonotube concrete forms to withstand wet weather conditions for up to 24 hours. For maximum strength, Sonotube Commercial concrete forms can withstand wet weather for up to 72 hours.Click to see full answer. People also ask, do you leave sonotube in ground?No, it’s not a problem to leave the Sonotube and its plastic “Square Foot” (like these) in the ground forever. Although they will slightly retard the hydration (loss of water) of the concrete mix, the concrete will achieve enough strength in a few days to build upon. what is a concrete form tube? Form Tubes are a single cylindrical heavy-duty cardboard form designed to replace labor-intensive wood forms. It can be used for above or below grade applications for concrete footings, piers, and posts. Features: One time form when pouring concrete footings, columns and piers. People also ask, can you pour concrete in standing water? The good news is that you can pour the concrete in water. The biggest issue with pouring concrete under water is movement. If the water is moving, it can wash away the cement paste that’s holding the sand and gravel together. But if the water is calm, then it’s not a problem at all.Do I need rebar in sonotube?To support a beam for a residential deck, does a Sonotube pier need any rebar? A. We usually recommend that a minimum of two pieces of #4 rebar be placed vertically in an 8-inch-diameter concrete pier supporting a structure. A larger-diameter pier should have four or more pieces of vertical rebar.
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