QUIKRETE® 5000 High-Early-Strength Concrete Mix – 80 lb Bag

Built for demanding structural applications across southern New England, QUIKRETE® 5000 delivers rapid 28-day curing up to 5000 psi to withstand harsh Rhode Island freeze-thaw cycles. This commercial-grade mix allows masonry contractors and DIY homeowners to strip forms in just 1 to 2 hours, keeping tight construction schedules moving forward on job sites from East Greenwich to Providence.

Key Features & Benefits

• High-Early Strength: Achieves a dependable 2500 psi at 1 day and 3500 psi at 7 days, drastically accelerating project timelines.

• Rapid Form Removal: Strip forms in only 1 to 2 hours to minimize downtime and maintain workflow efficiency.

• Extreme Durability: Cures to a heavy-duty 5000 psi strength at 28 days, specifically formulated to resist de-icing salts, moisture penetration, and seasonal temperature swings.

• Cold-Weather Ready: Engineered to cure reliably when working in lower ambient temperatures common during New England shoulder seasons.

• Optimized Yield: Each standard 80 lb bag yields approximately 0.60 cubic feet of dense, workable concrete mix.

Perfect For

• Heavy-duty concrete driveways, garage floor slabs, and reinforced aprons in East Greenwich

• Structural concrete repairs, foundation pours, and retaining wall footings

• Setting structural posts, heavy timber framing, and mailboxes securely

• Walkways, patios, and pool deck slab foundations resilient to regional weather shifts

• Cold-weather concrete patches and urgent masonry repairs across Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

How many 80 lb bags do I need for my project? Each bag yields approximately 0.60 cubic feet of mixed concrete. To estimate your requirement, multiply your project's length, width, and depth (in feet) to find total cubic feet, then divide by 0.60. Our supply yard team at 1500 South County Trail can also calculate exact bag counts from your project blueprints.

How quickly can I remove the forms? Forms can be safely stripped 1 to 2 hours after placement, letting you move efficiently to subsequent phases of your masonry or flatwork project.

What is the correct water ratio for mixing? Add approximately 6 pints of clean water per 80 lb bag. Adjust slightly to achieve a workable, uniform consistency without overly wet pooling.

Will this mix handle New England winter conditions? Yes. The dense 5000 psi final cured strength provides exceptional resistance against micro-cracking caused by cyclic freezing and thawing in northern climates.