Question

Why should a bag of cement be stored away from the moisture

Answer 1

Cement is highly sensitive to moisture, and it hardens to forms clumps when exposed to water or dampness. While storing cement bags at the site it is important that they are kept protected from wetness (rain, flooding, leakages etc), as well as dampness (moisture present in the air). The cement bags should be stored in a dry and enclosed structure, protected from rains and moisture and the stacked cement bags should be kept covered with waterproof sheets or tarpaulin.