Concrete Footings Look OK?

[mercury26]

Concrete Footings Look OK? Updated Pics.

I had some concrete footings poured for a two post lift. I noticed that it has a leopard print look to it. Is that OK? I am just curious as it looks different then other finished concrete that I have had done.

Pic was day after pour, the concrete has lighted a but still leopard print look. I will take another pic tonight.

Thanks,

Chuck

 

[Gary S]

The look doesn't matter. Quality of engineering and construction matters.

Unless you are building a display rack for shoes or flowers, don't worry about the finish on the concrete.

 

[930dreamer]

Is the aggregate/rock at the surface?

 

[ConCretin]

My guess is that you cured it with the poly in the picture? That pattern is often caused by water condensing on an impervious cover and dripping on the fresh concrete. Nothing to be concerned about.

 

[mercury26]

Here are some pics after 3 weeks cure time (today).

 

[mercury26]

Is the aggregate/rock at the surface?

Yes, looks like aggregate/rock at surface. But maybe just finish? That is why I am asking.

 

[mercury26]

The look doesn't matter. Quality of engineering and construction matters.

Unless you are building a display rack for shoes or flowers, don't worry about the finish on the concrete.

Is just how it is finished? I am confident that the engineering and construction are fine, 4' x 4' x 12" concrete, 4,000 PSI, doweled into existing concrete and rebar cage at bottom.

 

[930dreamer]

LLWillysfan is the concrete expert, I'd go with what he said.

 

[mercury26]

My guess is that you cured it with the poly in the picture? That pattern is often caused by water condensing on an impervious cover and dripping on the fresh concrete. Nothing to be concerned about.

Actually the poly was not for cure, though in retrospect probably should have done that. It was left over sheeting to cover everything in my garage while they cut out the 4' x 4" sections for the new footings.

 

[mercury26]

Here is the note from concrete contractor:

"The footings in the garage are taking longer to cure due to the depth of the concrete. As the footings continue to cure, the water spots (leopard print) will eventually go away. Please be sure to note apply any floor epoxy until concrete has an even "cured" appearance. Feel free to give me a call with any other concerns."

 

[Will67]

Looks like a salt finish to me, and if those spots have any depth to them....they ain't gonna go away. Looks cosmetic

 

[uhcrandy]

Looks like salt to me also. Spay some viniger on it then hose off, let dry. and your good..

 

[darkk]

? Looks a little offset from the door opening and more of a concern, it looks a bit close to the door opening for a 2 post lift...

 

[mercury26]

? Looks a little offset from the door opening and more of a concern, it looks a bit close to the door opening for a 2 post lift...

The middle of the footing to the door is about 9.5' and the footing are 4' square. Measure the post placement for both my BMW wagon and Porsche 911, seems to give me plenty of room. Both cars are about 170-180" in length.