Pouring concretein cold weather can be challenging since concrete needs to be protected from freezing for 24 hours to reach its minimum strength of 500 pounds per square inch. Concrete that freezes early can lose much of its overall strength. However, concrete can be successfully poured in cold ...
Tips for Placing Decorative Concrete in Cold WeatherPlacing decorative concrete in cold weather is no different than any other concrete, but here are a few extra tips:Keep a dial pocket thermometer or an infrared thermometer to test the concrete temperature. Remember that you need to keep it ...
In conditions hotter than 77 °F, the water used to hydrate and cure the cement can evaporate, increasing the concrete’s temperature and presenting problems such as weakness, shrinkage, and cracking. However, proper precautions help you successfully pour concrete during hot or cold weather. Here...
Cure.Let your slabcurefor maximum strength and stability. Allow 24 hours before walking on new concrete, 10 days before driving a car, and 28 days before driving a heavier vehicle on it. During this period, keep the concrete moist by spraying or ponding. Tips The best weather for pouring ...