That is, heat is liberated during both the setting & hardening process of the concrete. The concrete expands as the temperature rises, & restraint against contraction on subsequent cooling, unless properly controlled, leads to cracking. The cracks that form usually pose a durability problem, ...
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to be set lower-more like 0.05 to 0.1 pounds per square foot per hour. The best approach for decorative concrete is to try to alter conditions so you don't need to do initial curing: block the wind, keep the sun off the concrete, get cooler concrete. If that's not possible, fogging...
You may know that when acids and bases mix, a reaction of some sort will occur. This is exactly what happens when alkaline concrete comes into contact with our acidic skin. The reaction between the two gives off heat and causes the skin to burn. This burn is different from a burn from...
Should you cover concrete with plastic in cold weather? Because temperature impacts the curing process too, use dark plastic if the temperature is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit to absorb heat and keep the concrete warm while it cures; if temperatures are above 85 degrees Fahrenheit, use awhite or...
Several manufacturers have created peel-off vinyl tiles that look almost identical to natural or engineered flooring materials such as wood, marble, and even concrete, which makes them a very appropriate addition. This article is part of the ArchDaily Topic: Adaptive Reuse. Every month we ...
But the griddle pan we bought to retire another induction-incompatible model takes longer to heat up than I’d like. Because the cooktop is so smooth, a pot or pan will spin around or slide away from the induction element very easily. That unbroken surface, however, is also super-easy ...
Working with Rapidset Cementall as Patching Concrete: Rapidset Cementall is a very fast setting mix. I usually work with it in such small quantities ( I would not be able to work fast enough for a bucket size amount) for that reason, and heat will also accelerate it. I can mix up ...
Lowers the negative affect of urban heat islands. Progressive Hardscapes (PCW) is based in Arizona and has over 50 years of experience in the industry. Progressive's employees are extensively trained in pervious concrete installation and certified by the NRMCA (National Ready Mix Association), makin...