Posted by PJH on December 10, 2012 at 07:42:54 from (50.40.233.47):
In Reply to: Concrete in December posted by G1050 on December 10, 2012 at 06:43:22:
You can protect it after pouring with a layer of plastic sheeting. For more protection, a layer of straw on top of the sheeting, with another layer of sheeting on top of the straw. Weight down the edges off the side of the pour. Air movement under the plastic is your enemy. As Larry and others said, never pour on frozen ground. We would excavate for the pour on day 1, and when we were to grade, compacted, and the forms set, we'd cover the pour area with plastic/straw/plastic. On day 2 we'd roll the plastic/straw/plastic back and make the pour. After it set enough to limit marking, we'd replace the plastic/straw/plastic. Like Delta Red said - the second or third night is when it is more vulnerable, not that you should be careless on the first night. We'd leave it covered for 7 days. It's serious business. Material and labor is too expensive to take chances. Your R/M supplier can give you good advice specific to your area.
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