Does concrete dry faster in heat or cold?

• <div><p>Concrete dries faster in the heat than in the cold, but when concrete cures too fast, it can cause weak concrete. It’s best to pour concrete when temperatures are between 50 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, watering it five to 10 times per day for seven days (unless you pour concrete in the winter). Slower cure times, such as when <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/pouring-concrete-in-cold-weather.htm">pouring concrete in cold weather</a>, can cause strong concrete, but you need to monitor the temperature drop and moisture levels. Avoid pouring concrete when temperatures are below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.</p></div>

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Q: Is it better to grind concrete wet or dry?

• <div><p>For homeowners, it&rsquo;s better to dry grind concrete. Dry grinding is the method described above and can be done by experienced DIYers for smaller projects. Wet grinding requires a big volume of water, a way to collect the slurry created by the water and dust, and an environmentally-safe place to dispose of the slurry. In general, only professionals do wet grinding. </p></div>

Q: How much base is needed under a concrete slab?

• <div><p>You should have at least <b>4 to 6 inches</b> of compactable base under your concrete slab. Your contractor may recommend more depending on the structure.</p></div>

Q: Should I reinforce new concrete?

• <div><p>If you're planning to lay new concrete over an old demolition site, reinforcements may be a good idea for larger builds, such as patios, decks, and concrete slabs. Concrete that exceeds 6 inches of thickness is often reinforced. It will cost more to lay but will give your new structure a solid foundation. </p></div>

Q: Does pervious concrete crack?

• <div><p>Like all concrete, pervious concrete is susceptible to cracking due to expansion and contraction from freezing and thawing or heavy weight. Pervious concrete, however, is less likely to crack due to moisture intrusion than traditional concrete since pervious concrete is designed to drain and hold water in the material&rsquo;s voids.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
Jeff and the team were fantastic to work with. They came out and demolished an existing shed, brought in multiple dump trucks of dirt to level out the area, poured concrete and built us a new garage! They did amazing work! See before and after pics! Built to match our home. I can only share 10...
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Reviewed in February 2025
These guys are hard to come by nowadays. They went over and beyond the contract. The wall in my bathroom was not level and when I asked them to install these 3 panel vanity mirrors it was not as straight and level as it should be because of old wall. So they fixed the walls without charging me....
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Reviewed in September 2023
Andrew knows exactly what to do when it comes to concrete work! He is efficient and reliable. Everything was done up to code and I cannot recommend him enough to family and friends!
Red Bird Concrete LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
Very very happy. He was thorough, detailed and didn’t settle. We had some rain come through while we were waiting for the deck to dry before sealing. He stopped by each day and took moister readings until it was in spec. Each time followed up via text with an update (“maybe one or two more ...
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Reviewed in July 2013
I have not been able to work on either project as of yet, however when I am ready, I will definitely use Jim Roberts' Concrete Finishing.
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Reviewed in May 2009
They came in and cut the concrete, put in the gravel sump pit, piping and insulation, hooked up to the electricity and ran all the lines. They were in and out within six hours. They people who came out were really courteous. They have really good follow up, they called me after the first rain...
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