Are you planning a potential concrete project? If so, please take the time to understand the concrete laying and curing process. These two things are crucial regarding the quality and lifespan of your concrete. So, how soon can you use your concrete pavement after drying? And why is it essential to wait the right amount of time? 

Concrete Pavement Installation in Delaware 

After clearing the area of any old concrete or debris, Tri-State Paving can work on placing a sub-base of fill gravel. The forms are set with nails or screws for easy removal after the concrete is cured. Once the concrete mix is at the construction site, it’s placed in a mixer to keep it from hardening while the concrete installation process proceeds.

After pouring and raking the concrete to eliminate any air pockets, it’s then screeded to compact it and speed up the smoothing process. Once the top layer of the concrete is firm, it’s broomed and troweled to make the grippy texture of the concrete pavement we all know and love. Afterward, it’s time to allow the concrete pavement to cure. 

The Concrete Drying Process

The temperature is vital in the first two weeks after our crew pours your concrete in Delaware. This might make you rethink the time of year to start your concrete project. The ideal temperature range for concrete for pouring and curing is between 40-60 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, the entire curing period of concrete lasts for a month, but your concrete will be ready for various uses at different times.

After 48 hours, you can remove the forms, and people can walk on the concrete pavement without damaging it. After a week, progress to light vehicle and equipment use. After a month, your concrete in Delaware is ready for its full use. Make sure to follow these crucial timeframes to ensure your surface’s durability and lifespan. If you don’t wait long enough, the entire slab will be weaker and more prone to cracking.

So, are you ready to call on the help of a professional concrete paving company for your project?

Call Tri-State Paving. We’re a seasoned hardscaping company based in Maryland and have the experience and knowledge to help you turn your backyard into the perfect retreat quickly and affordably. Our experts will work with you to find a design and layout for the outdoor kitchen and dining area that you’re sure to love for years and years to come.

Our area numbers are:

West Chester: 610.563.9456

Oxford: 610.932.3566

Delaware: 302.757.4100

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