Cement out of date

[S J H]

I've bought some cement going out of date next week, just wondered if anyone had used the same and how long will it keep for after? Tia

 

[RWG Contracts]

I've bought some cement going out of date next week, just wondered if anyone had used the same and how long will it keep for after? Tia

I believe the use by dates are due to an additive they add to the cement going off, so
It looses strength. That said I buy cement a pallet full at a time, use by date is usually about 4 month and I've used it 2 months after and no problems

 

[Lincs Lass]

Chuck it in with some ballast down a post hole ,itll be fine for another month

 

[S J H]

I'm thinking it will be March until I use it, as the shed hasn't got planning yet it will be for shuttered walls if that makes a difference Rob?

 

[Lincs Lass]

If its gone really crusty ,mix it in with the hardcore ,,Ive used crumbly stuff under block paving ,make anything vanish under a slab of concrete

 

[S J H]

If its gone really crusty ,mix it in with the hardcore ,,Ive used crumbly stuff under block paving ,make anything vanish under a slab of concrete

I've bought a fair bit of it, so I'm not trying to lose it. It seems fine at the moment, I sure I've used out of date stuff before, but never in much volume.

 

[Steevo]

I've bought a fair bit of it, so I'm not trying to lose it. It seems fine at the moment, I sure I've used out of date stuff before, but never in much volume.

What brand is it?

 

[S J H]

What brand is it?

Blue circle I think @Steevo

 

[S J H]

 

[Steevo]

In that case you could try popping along to B&Q, order up a few more pallets, and then return them a few days later, sending the old ones back. I normally buy cement from them for purely the reason that any unused bags can be returned if I over order.

 

[S J H]

In that case you could try popping along to B&Q, order up a few more pallets, and then return them a few days later, sending the old ones back. I normally buy cement from them for purely the reason that any unused bags can be returned if I over order.

I've bought it this morning from trade point @Steevo I only went for a few bags, but they had this lot going cheap. I need a fair bit in March, just wondered if it's worth keeping or I'll try and move some on.

 

[suffolksmallholder]

As has been pointed out, if it's really lumpy use it to make up levels as a lean mix at 6:1. The sign of 'off'' bags is they puff up somewhat. If you drop one and it goes soft you'll be ok. If I keep bags long term I put them in individual plastic ex-feed sacks and fold the end down as I stack. They keep for years then. If you are storing 'till March I'd recommend the use of plastic bags. Even bin liners are ok but you can only move these once as they tear.
SS

 

[Ukjay]

In that case you could try popping along to B&Q, order up a few more pallets, and then return them a few days later, sending the old ones back. I normally buy cement from them for purely the reason that any unused bags can be returned if I over order.

Are you for real - knowingly advising something like this is appalling, and subsequently puts businesses at risk!

I am at a loss as to what goes through people's heads sometimes. Life is hard for all businesses, some more than others, but to think practices like the above are without impact amazes me. This not only affects the innocent business, but inadvertently increases the cost of goods further down the lines through yearly adjustment of running costs!

 

[Pond digger]

Are you for real - knowingly advising something like this is appalling, and subsequently puts businesses at risk!

I am at a loss as to what goes through people's heads sometimes. Life is hard for all businesses, some more than others, but to think practices like the above are without impact amazes me. This not only affects the innocent business, but inadvertently increases the cost of goods further down the lines through yearly adjustment of running costs!

Have to agree, I certainly wouldn't do that: I wouldn't like someone doing it to me.

 

[roscoe erf]

I've bought some cement going out of date next week, just wondered if anyone had used the same and how long will it keep for after? Tia

I've used it 12 months plus out of date no adverse effects yet

 

[Steevo]

Are you for real - knowingly advising something like this is appalling, and subsequently puts businesses at risk!

I am at a loss as to what goes through people's heads sometimes. Life is hard for all businesses, some more than others, but to think practices like the above are without impact amazes me. This not only affects the innocent business, but inadvertently increases the cost of goods further down the lines through yearly adjustment of running costs!

Calm down! I was just saying that I buy 5-6 bags on occasion to do a job, and then return any unwanted as required. B&Q don't have a problem accepting returns if you purchase from them if the bags are unopened. The speed at which they shift cement I doubt it would hang around long enough to cause them a problem, hence I assume why they are happy to accept returns without issue.

I wasn't aware that the cement in question was purchased in large bulk at a discount because it was purchased as going out of date shortly. Not only that, but the cement was purchased from the the same supplier (Kingfisher group) I mentioned.

 

[roscoe erf]

I've used it 12 months plus out of date no adverse effects yet

well she is still missing

 

[RWG Contracts]

In that case you could try popping along to B&Q, order up a few more pallets, and then return them a few days later, sending the old ones back. I normally buy cement from them for purely the reason that any unused bags can be returned if I over order.

 

[Ukjay]

In that case you could try popping along to B&Q, order up a few more pallets, and then return them a few days later, sending the old ones back.

Calm down! I was just saying that I buy 5-6 bags on occasion to do a job, and then return any unwanted as required. B&Q don't have a problem accepting returns if you purchase from them if the bags are unopened. The speed at which they shift cement I doubt it would hang around long enough to cause them a problem, hence I assume why they are happy to accept returns without issue.

I wasn't aware that the cement in question was purchased in large bulk at a discount because it was purchased as going out of date shortly. Not only that, but the cement was purchased from the the same supplier (Kingfisher group) I mentioned.

Sorry, but you openly suggested the OP buy a few more pallets and returning the old ones, therefore it doesn't matter which group it is from to me, the practice you recommend is underhand and impacts any business.

I do wonder if you would be so welcoming to this practice if everyone did the same to you as a business

 

[S J H]

well she is still missing

Is that a borderline joke?