DIY Cement Canopy Weights
Supplies:
 QUIKRETE® Fast Setting Concrete Mix $3.98 for 50lb (will make several
blocks depending on size of block)
 Empty Gallon Size Milk/Water Jug (top cut off) –or- Small Bucket
 Water Hose or Bucket of Water
 U-Bolt
 Chair or stool near jug or bucket
Instructions:
 Pour dry cement mix into jug or bucket 2″ to 3″ from top (depending on size
of container and size of cement block desired).
 Pour water into the dry mix until the powder is saturated with water.
 When block is starting to set; insert the U-Bolt (upside down) into center of
cement. Hold U-Bolt in place until the cement sets.
Note: Cement takes between 10 and 50 minutes to set depending on size of
concrete block.
Repeat process to make at least 4 blocks per canopy.