Cement mix recipe required

Bravehearted | 18:17 Fri 23rd Oct 2009 | Home & Garden

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I have to make a replacement bath for a frost damaged birdbath. Is there a cement mix recipe which will retain water and give strength if there is frost conditions. Any suggestions?

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Bokomoko

The typical mix would be 4.2.1 ie 4 of sand 2 of cement & 1 of aggregate. The old trick of adding a dash or two of washing up liquid will aid consistency and waterproofing. You could also coat the finished article with silicone. Or....use the PMR cement but more expensive. Regards.

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Thanks Bokomoko I was about to give up. I'll try your combo