quikrete mortar mix

hi everyone,

I did a search to see if this has come up before, but came up empty

my question has to do with the reliability (sturdiness) of the quikrete mortar packaging

I know this sounds wacky, so let me explain

we have some quikrete mortar mix (80# bags) left over from a block wall project from a few years back (my dad passed away two years ago)

living in the southwest where there's not much inclement weather, we have it stacked on pallets, against the stucco house wall, on a back patio that is fully covered by a roof

it's been there a while, as I say, and we have offered it as a freebie to a church group, who say they want it, but have been slow about coming to collect it; in the meantime, the first layer of paper on the bags has started to split and peel back (probably from the strong sun here) but the interior bags, with one exception, seem okay

are we facing a probable/possible mess here? how likely is it that the bags will split and spill massively when they are collected and loaded onto a truck? (it tends to be dry and windy here)

what precautions should we/could we take?

thanks,

randa

Hi Randa.. Welcome to the forum I am sorry to hear about your dad

You could wrap them in a second bag covering the first one, that way you can be sure it won't spill

thanks Jeffie,

for the welcome, your suggestion, and kind words

I did some checking around and may even call quikrete's 800# tomorrow, I wouldn't want to give this mix to anyone for a standard project if there are any questions about set up strength due to age and exposure: wouldn't want to see anyone go thro project failure or instability after a lot of hard work

wrapping in another bag or just using some of that movers' type shrink wrap is a great idea, actually, so thanks again

nice forum here, glad I found you,

thanks again,

randa

Hey Randa,
the condition of the Quickrete product will be obvious,if it is still loose powder in the bag, it should be fine.if it is solidified it is aq rock and should be treated as such.if it is still powder then I would go with Jeffies plan and put a bag over them ,it can be a real mess in a car!
best of luck,
Jim

Randa that's a great idea to contact Quickrete directly. after all they are the ones knowing most about their own product.
Please let me know what they said