Check temperatures: While the concrete is being cured, verify the temperature using an infrared temperature gun. Make sure the concrete maintains a temperature of at least 40°F during its curing period. Guard against concrete cooling too rapidly: This can be done by gradually lowering the tempera...
When temperatures dip below 40 °F, the chemical reactions that strengthen concrete slow down and can lead to weaker concrete. If concrete curing temperatures are below freezing, the water inside the concrete can freeze and expand, resulting in cracks in your surface. So, it is important to no...
This is great for applications where you need to concrete to set up quick, like in colder weather where you don't want to wait around and heat an area just to set your concrete pour. Retarding agents slow down the curing process, and are often used in hot temperatures to delay the set...