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Weather Map for Placing Concrete
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Dear Jim,
One of the biggest issues contractors face when placing concrete outdoors is the weather. Whether you live in the northern U.S., along the coast, or in the deep south, you face variable and often unpredictable weather conditions that can wreak havoc on freshly placed concrete. Of course, you can't control the weather, but you can control your mix design and placing practices to permit the pouring of concrete in all seasons and different types of conditions. Although you still have to rely on your local meteorologist for your current weather forecast, The Concrete Network's new weather section will give you seasonal pouring tips for coping with the weather in any area of the country, year-round. Along with local climate overviews, you'll get recommendations for how to adapt your mix designs and placing and curing practices for winter, spring, summer and fall. You'll even get a checklist of special equipment to have on hand to protect your concrete. Now's the time to prepare for the winter ahead. Check out what's in store for your area of the country.
Jim Peterson,
The Concrete Network
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