Sakrete 80 lb Concrete Mix vs Sakrete Fast Setting Concrete Mix
Choose the standard 80lb Concrete Mix for large structural projects like slabs and footings where volume and cost-efficiency are priorities. The Fast Setting mix is the better choice for fence posts and poles because it eliminates the need for bracing and allows for foot traffic in hours rather than days. Both reach a final strength of 4,000 psi, but they differ significantly in how quickly they harden and how they are applied.
- Choose the 80lb Concrete Mix if you are pouring large slabs, sidewalks, or footings that require high volume and standard curing times.
- Choose the Fast Setting Concrete Mix if you need to set posts without bracing or require a surface ready for foot traffic within six hours.
Prices
- Sakrete 80 lb Concrete Mix: $5.45 at sbsconcreteproducts.com (last seen Nov 1)
- Sakrete Fast Setting Concrete Mix: $6.98 at YAGI Pipe and Steel / McKee's Discount Steel (last seen Nov 8)
- Difference: the Sakrete 80 lb Concrete Mix is $1.53 cheaper than the Sakrete Fast Setting Concrete Mix at the latest prices (Nov 1 and Nov 8)

