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Q: Can you pour concrete when it freezes at night?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to pour concrete if the temperatures are expected to dip below freezing at night, but you need to take some special precautions before you do. Most importantly, you need to make sure your concrete won&rsquo;t freeze, so the best thing to do is enclose the area and heat it. You should also make sure you&rsquo;re using cold-weather concrete that&rsquo;s designed for pouring in cold weather. Use accelerants to help speed up the curing process and avoid cold temperatures from resulting in weak concrete. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take for concrete to form?

• <div><p>Poured concrete should be set and hard to the touch within 24 to 48 hours, although it depends on the humidity in the air, the thickness of the concrete, and the type of concrete. It&rsquo;s best to leave concrete to set for three days before exposing to foot traffic or stress. Concrete takes between 20 and 30 days to cure and reach its peak strength, so for foundations and retaining walls, plan to wait about a month before placing any load on your concrete.</p></div>

Q: Can you pour concrete over old concrete?

• <div><p>Yes, you can pour new concrete over old concrete, but you need to apply a concrete bonding agent to the existing concrete to ensure the new concrete sticks. Keep in mind that even with a bonding agent, large cracks and other flaws will still come through. If the concrete has heaved, settled, or cracked, pouring new concrete on top won&rsquo;t address any root structural problems. Removing the existing concrete and rebuilding will be your best solution in that case.</p></div>

Q: Does concrete change color while curing?

• <div><p>Yes, concrete changes color while curing, moving from a dark shade when wet to a lighter shade once dry and fully cured. Wait at least 10 days after pouring the concrete to gauge the color of the final concrete. If the concrete remains dark or discolored after that period, reach out to your concrete contractor with questions.</p></div>

Q: What lasts longer, a fiberglass or concrete pool?

• <div><p>Concrete pools have the longest life span. As long as you properly maintain your concrete pool, you can expect it to last 50 to 100 years. That said, you will need to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/resurfacing-pool-eliminates-cut-feet-cracks-and-lost-water.htm">resurface your concrete pool</a> as it ages. Fiberglass is durable, but fiberglass pools generally only last around 25 to 30 years. That said, some high-end fiberglass pools can last more than 50 years if they&rsquo;re well-maintained. </p></div>

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Last update on December 15, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Yes they got the job done 100%! The guys were very professional very polite. When they said. They were coming back.They were always here on time. We definitely will be using them again.
McClendon's Handyman Service LLC
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Reviewed in May 2024
I absolutely recommend Blended Rootz, not only were they professional. They were able to set me up on a schedule to have my lawn maintained and the price was great!
Blended Rootz Lawn Care
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Reviewed in December 2021
We are so happy we hired Rustic Oak Metal Shop! They were the nicest people to work with and the finished product was exactly what we asked for and more!
Rustic Oak Metal Shop
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Reviewed in November 2021
This is a really great company. They did an excellent job. Met each appointment as scheduled. Were very professional, have an excellent product and cleaned up the work site after they finished. I will certainly want to use them again.
Weatherization Experts, Insulation
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Reviewed in March 2021
I recently had my well pump blow its gasket and had a basement full of water. OKC Restoration did an outstanding job of remediation. My insurance company covered them entirely and I would like to recommend them to you if you have water damage or other disaster. They even come in the middle of...
OKC Restoration
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Reviewed in August 2017
Jaun is a very professional contractor. He was early on completing my driveway, sidewalk, patio and awning. The work was awesome and price very reasonable. I would refer everyone to him for concrete work.
juan's concrete
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