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Any issues with pouring concrete for deck footings in the South in January?
Posted on 1/12/16 at 3:22 pm
Posted on 1/12/16 at 3:22 pm
Highs around 50 and lows around 30. Should I expect any issues?
Should I add an accelerant to the mixture?
Should I add an accelerant to the mixture?
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Posted on 1/12/16 at 3:24 pm to GetCocky11
read the spec.
Posted on 1/12/16 at 3:25 pm to CarRamrod
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read the spec.
What this guy said.
Posted on 1/12/16 at 3:31 pm to LNCHBOX
Yeah I know. I was just looking for some personal experiences.
Hopefully the tubes and being mostly below ground will keep the concrete above freezing long enough. I'll look at adding an accelerator too.
Hopefully the tubes and being mostly below ground will keep the concrete above freezing long enough. I'll look at adding an accelerator too.
Posted on 1/12/16 at 3:32 pm to GetCocky11
Won't be an issue. Especially if it just for a Deck.
Posted on 1/12/16 at 3:34 pm to GetCocky11
You really shouldn't have an issue at the temp range you're talking about.
Posted on 1/12/16 at 3:36 pm to LNCHBOX
Cool, thanks for the replies.
Posted on 1/12/16 at 3:36 pm to GetCocky11
That depends, do you know how to pour concrete?
Posted on 1/12/16 at 3:36 pm to GetCocky11
Won't be a problem especially if you add the accelerant. Getting full sun on days like today will help as well.
Posted on 1/12/16 at 4:23 pm to GetCocky11
Slower it dries the more strength you have. Do not add anything.
Posted on 1/12/16 at 4:24 pm to GetCocky11
The ground itself will keep it warm enough to keep from freezing. 
C'mon man!
C'mon man!
Posted on 1/14/16 at 9:39 am to tigerbutt
concrete doesnt dry
Posted on 1/14/16 at 9:52 am to GetCocky11
Shouldn't be a problem, they're going to send you a winter mix. You can have them put 2% calcium in it if you want but you really don't need it.
Posted on 1/14/16 at 9:54 am to GetCocky11
Our standard specs instruct the contractor to heat the vicinity of recently poured concrete to above 40° F until either 28 day strength is achieved or until ambient temperature is above 40. Usually this is done with a heated enclosure.
With that said, read the spec for the concrete you are pouring. Accelerants can really weaken the pour if you don't know what you're doing.
I was once on a job where a contractor didn't heat the area, and the concrete began cracking prematurely. Contractor was responsible for the demolition and replacement of all subpar concrete. Ironically the job was in LA, and it wasn't cheap, especially because it happened toward the end of the job.
With that said, read the spec for the concrete you are pouring. Accelerants can really weaken the pour if you don't know what you're doing.
I was once on a job where a contractor didn't heat the area, and the concrete began cracking prematurely. Contractor was responsible for the demolition and replacement of all subpar concrete. Ironically the job was in LA, and it wasn't cheap, especially because it happened toward the end of the job.
Posted on 1/14/16 at 9:57 am to GetCocky11
Jesus, this is for a deck, not a parking garage. You could pour quikrete and use a water hose in just above freezing weather and have no issues!
Posted on 1/14/16 at 10:02 am to GetCocky11
Technically speaking, for most applications you shouldn't place unless the temp is 40 and rising. It's not cold enough here to worry about the ground. Main issue is going to be it's going to take forever to set up. Sunshine will help.
Posted on 1/14/16 at 10:07 am to elprez00
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Technically speaking, for most applications you shouldn't place unless the temp is 40 and rising. It's not cold enough here to worry about the ground. Main issue is going to be it's going to take forever to set up. Sunshine will help.
I could be wrong but I think the OP is in South Carolina...
Posted on 1/14/16 at 10:12 am to Agforlife
Don't put 2% calcium in it. If you have someone who has never worked with concrete it can kick their arse by setting up too fast. Its a damn deck for crying out loud.
I will pour slabs and paving with the temp 40* and rising, like other have said, it is in the ground.
I will pour slabs and paving with the temp 40* and rising, like other have said, it is in the ground.
Posted on 1/14/16 at 10:29 am to elprez00
If you're just talking about pouring some quickcrete into some post holes, it's not a big deal. Pour out, and wait a week. That should get it up acceptable strength. Don't trying adding any accelerators, you'll probably comprise the strength if you do it yourself, and I doubt you have access to quality admixtures. If you get it from ready mix company, then you can do that.
If anything, make sure it's being placed on a stable base. Clean the holes out really good to prevent any settling. Then your deck is going to be crap. I hope you don't have gumbo clay in the backyard.
If anything, make sure it's being placed on a stable base. Clean the holes out really good to prevent any settling. Then your deck is going to be crap. I hope you don't have gumbo clay in the backyard.
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