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Old Feb 14, 2024 | 10:53 AM
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Concrete ?
After pouring a 4" slab indoors how many days before the heat can be shut down and it exposed to freezing temps ?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2024 | 02:47 PM
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New concrete needs to be protected from freezing temps for at least the first 24 hours, 36 to 48 is even better. Also, never pour over frozen ground.
 
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Ok thanks. I'll do the 48 to be sure.
 
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Update, I thought Quikrete was good, easy to work with but it turned out to be junk. I did 5 pours, 3 4x8 and 2 5x4. The 5x4's are good but the 4x8's just seem to be shedding, one worse off than the other 2. The more I sweep the more powder comes off exposing the aggregate. I bought what I needed as I went so they would all be from different plant batches. I'd have to say, stay away from this brand.
 
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It would be my guess your use is not consistent with that formulation's intended final use. This is where having a professional do the work is in your best interest.

I would bet your situation isn't related to the material's quality or lack thereof.

Hope you get this corrected for not a lot of extra money spending.
 
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that is caused by improper curing...too much water will cause that.
 
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that is caused by improper curing...too much water will cause that.
That makes sense. I was mixing the big pours a little wet because it was just me doing it. Will it stop at any point or is it ruined ?
 
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it should stop once the top coat wears off.
 
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