What months Can you pour concrete?

Late spring and early fall are typically the best times to pour cement, as the weather generally is mild. You also might be able to do a concrete project during the summer, as the temperature doesn’t often pass 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Is it a good day to pour concrete?

Many people assume the best time to pour concrete is on a warm, sunny day. In actuality, however, the best time to pour concrete is an overcast, humid day in the mid-50’s to lower 60’s. If it’s too hot, too much water can evaporate from the concrete too quickly.

Can I drive on concrete after 2 days?

Although concrete will harden soon after pouring, it’s still susceptible to damage from weight during the first four weeks. Wait at least 24 hours before allowing foot traffic, including pets, on a newly poured sidewalk or slab, and don’t drive a vehicle on a new driveway for at least 10 days.

Can you pour concrete when it’s below freezing?

Experts agree—the best temperature to pour concrete is between 40° – 60°F. If concrete curing temperatures are below freezing, the water inside the concrete can freeze and expand, resulting in cracks.

Is it OK to pour concrete on a driveway?

Pouring concrete can be tricky even when mixed properly. Temperature and weather need to be factored in; concrete should not be poured in extreme hot or cold weather, or when it’s raining. If a thick slab of concrete is poured, such as for a driveway, it will require more “bleed time” before it is finished than for thinner slabs.

Can You pour concrete and use it in a couple days?

If you expect to pour concrete and use it in a couple days, you can’t. When the temperatures drop, new concrete should be covered with concrete insulating blankets (or, in a pinch, old household blankets!).

How long before you can drive a car on a concrete driveway?

Wait at least 24 hours before allowing foot traffic, including pets, on a newly poured sidewalk or slab, and don’t drive a vehicle on a new driveway for at least 10 days. After that, you can drive regular passenger cars on the concrete; heavy pickups or RVs can roll onto the driveway once the concrete reaches its full strength, at around 28 days.

What happens if you don’t seal your Blacktop driveway?

Don’t discount this distinctive look. So long as the asphalt cement used at the blacktop plant was high quality, your driveway will not fall apart in a few years without sealer. If it does start to crack and crumble, it’s not a lack of sealer; it’s an indication that the gravel base was not installed correctly.