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To concrete experts!!!!?

Is it possible to have a new driveway poured in the middle of winter? If so, would you be risking damage to it down the road due to the temperatures at the time of the pouring! THANK YOU!!!

Update:

Anyone ever heard of a contractor adding antifreeze to the concrete!?! Comments on that!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    There is an additive for concrete (Calcium Chloride) that will allow you to pour concrete in the winter. You cannot pour concrete over FROZEN ground. Cold temperatures do not keep it from setting, concrete cures, it DOES NOT dry. In the curing process it will produce it's own heat. As long as it is above 30 degrees and will stay there for 7 days, you don't need to cover. If the temperature drops below, you will have to cover the slab with plastic sheeting and straw for the first 7 days, without antifreeze. In our area of the country the plants use hot water in the mix during the winter months to aid in the heating process.

    superglazer is all wrong

    Source(s): 25 years in construction with concrete
  • 1 decade ago

    You can mix a lower temp concrete and use a concrete blanket if it really gets cold. I always believe to wait til better weather if at all possible.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Uncle bob is right, I live in the midwest and have poured driveways in the winter months!

  • 1 decade ago

    if its to cold they shouldnt pour concrete will not dry. and yes the cold will cause it to crack more. owner of a fence company we use concrete everyday

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