Sonotube above grade, left exposed will start to deteriorate and it gets ugly. I’d recommend removing that within a couple of days of pouring.

Are concrete form tubes reusable?

Made of 100% recyclable plastic, Geotubes plastic concrete form tubes are reusable for up to 100 castings. … Tubes can be used for various applications in construction industry, including pouring concrete bases at bottom of light poles.

What can I use instead of sonotube?

Sonotube Alternative – Ceme-Tube. An innovative product to replace the old-fashioned cardboard forming tube.