Key takeaways
- Concrete keeps gaining strength for weeks
- Many people wait about a week before driving
- Heat speeds curing and cold slows it
- The Strength Curve shows a typical rise
New concrete looks hard long before it is ready.
Strength grows over time
Concrete gains most of its strength in the first few weeks, and keeps gaining after that.
Walking and driving
Light foot traffic can often start after a day or so. Many people wait about a week before driving cars and longer before heavy trucks.
Temperature matters
Warm weather speeds curing and cold weather slows it. We give you a plan for your job.
See the curve
The Strength Curve shows a typical rise in strength over time and a few checkpoints.
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