Placing Concrete When The Heat Is On
Somewhere between 75°F and 100°F hot weather problems can become an issue for concrete. And without using the proper care, your pour may suffer from reduced strength and cracking due to drying too quickly.
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(used by permission from ACI's Concrete Craftsman Series "Concrete Fundamentals")
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(used by permission from ACI's Concrete Craftsman Series "Concrete Fundamentals")
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OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF MONEY IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF MONEY WILL NOT IMPROVE THE CHANCES OF WINNING.
The “Stay Warm” Sweepstakes…
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