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That one pour in July taught me a hard lesson about hot weather
Last summer we had a stretch of 95 degree days and I thought I knew what I was doing. I mixed up a batch for a small patio in Phoenix and by the time I got it screeded the whole thing was setting up like quickcrete. I had to work like crazy just to get a decent finish on it and even then there were these little crusty spots I couldn't smooth out. The homeowner came out and said "looks good from here" but I knew it wasn't right. My foreman later told me I should've used ice water in the mix and shaded the fresh pour with a tarp. Has anyone else had a hot day pour just go bad on them no matter how fast you move?
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faith_perez20d ago
Ugh, that "looks good from here" comment is the worst, you know you messed up but they don't see it. I've had hot pours turn into a gritty mess before, it's like the concrete just laughs at you while you're working.
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noah_palmer4220d ago
Used to think people were being dramatic about that comment. Then I had a slab I knew was bad and the foreman gave me the exact same line. Changed my mind real quick.
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