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Hot Weather Concreting

Concrete work in hot weather brings some challenges. Learn what they are and how to overcome them.

By Bill Palmer, Concrete Network Columnist

Man, it's hot outside! You may be able to handle that heat, but can your concrete work? It can, if you take a few simple steps to help it along. There are many ways to lessen the effects of hot weather on concrete. In the following links you will learn about these effects and how to avoid them. Once you understand the power of heat and how to control it, your days of uncontrolable set times, shrinkage and cracks will be over.

The Effects of Hot Weather on Concrete

Why is hot weather a problem?

Plastic shrinkage cracking

More hot weather effects

Concrete Mixes for Hot Weather

How to get good ready-mixed concrete in hot weather

Decorative mix design for hot weather

Tips for Placing Concrete in Hot Weather

How to deal with hot weather on the jobsite

How to handle decorative concrete in hot weather

Bill Palmer

Author Bill Palmer, ConcreteNetwork.com Columnist

Feldman Architecture
Feldman Architecture in San Francisco, CA.

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Video: Hot Weather Concreting

Tips for placing concrete in hot weather including how to manage concrete temperature and more. — Length: 01:31
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