Why My Concrete Looks Wet! (It's Actually Stronger Concrete)

#EverythingAboutConcrete #MikeDayConcrete #strongerconcrete In this video we're using a high range water reducer or superplasticizer in the concrete mix to make it look like and flow like wet concrete but it's really stronger concrete. Superplasticizer is a chemical additive added to the concrete mix that increases flowability without adding water. The water/cement ratio stays low so the strength is high. If you used water to get the same flowable concrete, you'd have to increase the water/cement ratio which weakens the concrete. Most people see "wet" or "loose" concrete as bad concrete, and it could be if you don't use a superplasticizer. But if you do use them, (work smarter not harder) the concrete is actually stronger and easier to place. That's why we use either a mid-range water reducer or hrwr on all our placements. Now you know! EMAIL ME - mikeday@everything-about-concrete.com LEARN FROM ME - PRIVATE MEMBERSHIP AREA: https://www.theconcreteunderground.com/the-concrete-underground GARAGE FLOOR EPOXY FLAKE COATING COURSE: https://www.theconcreteunderground.com/offers/JPMbSk6N MY STAMPED CONCRETE COURSE: https://mike-day.mykajabi.com/offers/3hhjPXHx MY CONCRETE SLAB COURSE: https://mike-day.mykajabi.com/pl/79570 FOUNDATION CRACK REPAIR COURSE: https://mike-day.mykajabi.com/offers/7YJRjejK GARAGE EPOXY FLOOR COATING COURSE: https://mike-day.mykajabi.com/offers/FHtpPXNH VISIT MY WEBSITE: https://www.everything-about-concrete.com/ USE THE SAME TOOLS I DO: 36" MBW POWER TROWEL: https://imp.i284638.net/oeRMmn ScreeDemon Gas Powered Vibratory Screed: https://imp.i284638.net/4ZKEL Screedemon Battery Powered Vibratory Screed: https://imp.i284638.net/LzdBo 14' Screed Board for ScreeDemon: https://imp.i284638.net/QOPDZM MARSHALLTOWN SHOCKWAVE VIBRA-SCREED: https://amzn.to/2tZ79ti TOPCON LASER LEVEL: https://amzn.to/2VrJ3zV DEWALT PENCIL VIBRATOR TOOL: https://amzn.to/2Km5Zis INVERTER GENERATOR LIKE WE USE: https://amzn.to/2XfWfwe BULLFLOAT: https://amzn.to/2U1Kx2F HAND FINISHING KNEE BOARDS: https://amzn.to/2TZmTUj MAG FLOAT & STEEL TROWEL SET: https://amzn.to/2IgmDOq 2" MARGIN TROWEL: https://amzn.to/2G33KNn CONCRETE PLACER OR KUMALONG: https://amzn.to/2I00gxp CONCRETE FINISHING BROOM: https://amzn.to/2UytU2B CONCRETE SCREED: https://amzn.to/2WZxtwm CONCRETE EDGER: https://amzn.to/2GbGkEp CONCRETE GROOVER: https://amzn.to/2PaL414 BOSCH HAMMER DRILL: https://amzn.to/31AHnaN MY RECOMMENDED TOOLS PAGE: https://www.everything-about-concrete.com/tools-i-use-to-do-concrete.html SUBSCRIBE to my email list and get my FREE video guide on how to get the perfect broom finish on a concrete patio: https://forms.aweber.com/form/44/2003677144.htm Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CreteExpert Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everything_about_concrete/?hl=en Follow my Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/everythingaboutconcrete/