6459 State Highway 23, Oneonta, NY 13820-6550
607-432-8391, Fax 607-433-6284
Otsego Ready Mix, Inc.
2 Wells Avenue
Oneonta, NY 13820
607-432-3400
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Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Oneonta
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July 18th
Concrete Stone & Tile
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August 15TH
RDI / XPANSE vinyl railing w/ Mike Laskowski
Quikrete with Dom Basile
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Wayne Paulino
Current Lumber Prices
Dimensional • Pressure Treated • Plywood
Is it after-hours and you need prices now? Visit our
website and click the Current Lumber Prices link.
Prices are updated frequently.
Looks like the rains have subsided and with that, so far
lumber prices have held stable. But for how long is the
question.
There’s talk already this week that we will see a slight rise
in spruce prices in the coming weeks. Also, it appears that
plywood will be next.
Still staying put is drywall for the foreseeable future.
Keep an eye out for roofing prices. We’ve reordered
shingles recently, and the price has gone up about 10%.
We are also seeing treated lumber go up slightly,
especially in large timbers and decking.
Keep up with any price increases and price changes by
looking on our web site for current, up to date pricing.
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Landscape Report
Proper
Installation
Proper polymeric joint sand installation is extremely important. Too much water and your polymers wash away or
worse, dry on top of your pavers, giving them an unwanted haze. Not enough water and the joints don’t get
moisture to active the polymers. Too much pressure blows sand out of your joints. The list goes on. For best
results, follow manufacturers’ recommendations.
Alliance Gator Maxx Installation Recommendations
1. Compact the paved area with a vibrating plate compactor. Make sure that the pavers’ side and top surfaces are
dry before applying the polymeric sand. Spread GATOR MAXX SAND over the pavers then use a hard-bristle brush
to sweep the sand into the joints, filling them completely. Run a vibrating plate over the pavers in several directions
to compact the sand inside the joints (this action is not appropriate for slabs). Repeat this step (spreading the sand,
then compacting) at least two more times.
2. Using a fine-bristle broom, remove any excess from paver surfaces. Make sure the finished sand level is at least
1/8 in. lower than the chamfer of the pavers. Using a leaf blower, remove any sand residue from paved surfaces.
3. At a height of 4 feet, use a hose to direct a fine mist of water on a specific paver area for 10 to 15 seconds. Wait 3
to 4 minutes (not longer). Then proceed to step 4.
4. From a height of 2 feet, aim the water mist directly at the paver surface. Mist and rinse simultaneously so as to
eliminate any GATOR MAXX SAND residue left on the pavers. Any GATOR MAXX SAND residue should go directly
into the paver joints. Wait 3 to 4 minutes (not longer).
5. From a height of 2 feet, aim the water mist again directly at the paver surface. Again, mist and rinse
simultaneously to eliminate any GATOR MAXX SAND residue left on the pavers. However, STOP misting when you
see a minimal amount of water retention or any suds on the paver joints.
6. Use a leaf blower to remove any excess water lying on paver pores and crevices. This blowing action is necessary
to help remove any remaining GATOR MAXX SAND residue that was left on the paver surface from previous steps.
50 Lb. Bags will cover fill joints for appx.
75 square feet of standard pavers.
GATORMAXXB Beige $22.95
GATORMAXXG Gray $23.95
1 Gallon will clean appx. 150-250 sq. ft. of
pavers. Good at removing efflorescence as
well as hazing from improper installation of
polymeric joint sand.
EC1
1 Gallon
$29.99
IMPORTANT: The water used in steps 3, 4 & 5 will activate a bonding action as well as condense GATOR MAXX SAND
in the joints. Too much water will undo the dense compaction obtained during step 5 and reduce the final
performance of GATOR MAXX SAND. If steps 3 to 6 are not done properly, a white haze may appear on the paver
surface after installation. This is due to excess GATOR MAXX SAND residue left on the paver surface. This haze will
dissipate over time. It can also be removed by using a concrete efflorescence cleaner.
Otsego Ready Mix
Concrete Pumping & Placing
HIGHLAND STONE CHARCOAL
Free Standing Wall
6”H x 18”W x 9”
Column Block
6”H x 18”W x 9”
Featuring a split face
on both sides
Split on the face and one end. Creates a
27” x 27” column. 8 pieces = 1‘ column height
260 available
F81 $2.25 each
520 available
F84 $2.25 each
Tips
for Ordering Concrete Pumping Services
Otsego
How to make life easier for your concrete pumper and
make your pumping job run more smoothly.
It’s 6:30 a.m. on the day of your first pumped pour. The job
requires a long-reach unit and the 42-meter boom pump
you ordered has just pulled up at the jobsite. You show the
operator where to spot the pump. That’s when you get the
bad news. The pump location is between two walls and
there isn’t room to extend outriggers the full distance for
the 42-meter unit. Without enough outrigger spread, the
unit isn’t stable enough to extend the boom to its full
length. It was a communication problem that could have
been avoided.
When ordering pumping services, you need to exchange
information that will help ensure a smooth-running job.
When you call the pumper, be ready to answer these
questions:
Limited to Stock on Hand
When and where is the pour scheduled?
How much concrete will be pumped and at what rate?
Some first-time users of pumped concrete don’t realize
how fast a pump can place concrete.
How far will the concrete have to be pumped, both
horizontally and vertically?
Where will the pump be set up?
This is one of the most critical items on your checklist. A
boom pump requires solid, level ground that’s not too
close to an excavation. Power lines overhead are a hazard
that may prevent the boom from being safely raised and
operated.
Is there a water source on the job? Water may be needed
to aid in pumping and for cleanout.
Where can the pump operator clean out the unit?
Pumpers need a place to clean out the lines and dispose of
concrete at the jobsite.
What’s the cell number for the job superintendent?
Are there any special requirements for the job?
Maximum efficiency requires good communication.
When everyone knows what’s scheduled to happen,
fewer foul-ups occur on pumped concrete jobs.
http://www.concreteconstruction.net
Stop in at Pickett’s for details.
Oneonta Block Company
Mortar and Grout in Hot Weather
The most important materials that need special attention in hot weather are the mortar and grout. Mortar
temperatures and properties, masonry unit temperatures and properties, wind velocity and relative humidity can all
have adverse effects on the performance of mortar in masonry.
As the temperature of the mortar increases, many physical properties change. For example, workability is reduced and
more water must be added to maintain a proper workability. As the temperature increases, both initial and final set
occur earlier. Also, depending on the surface characteristics, temperature and moisture content of the masonry units,
moisture kiss from the mortar due to suction takes place much more rapidly.
Rapid water loss due to evaporation and suction reduces the amount of water available for hydration of the cement.
Since hydration of cement is necessary for normal strength development of mortar, a reduction of strength
development may occur under rapid drying conditions. Evaporation removes moisture more rapidly from the surface of
mortar joints resulting in weaker mortar on the surface.
Covering the walls immediately after construction will effectively slow the rate of water loss from the masonry while the
application of a fog spray during the first 72 hours can reduce the effects of hot, dry and windy weather. Strength
development in masonry subjected to early dry-out often can be reactivated by spraying the masonry with water.
Grout also sets quicker in higher ambient temperatures. However, the effects are primarily influenced by the
temperature of the wall into which the grout is placed. Though this influence disturbs placement procedures, it has no
adverse effect on final strength.
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