Too much water will result in spalling within a couple years if not sooner.

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Jul 6, 2024
4:41:17pm

WDaddy Truly Addicted User

Too much water will result in spalling within a couple years if not sooner.

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WDaddy

Previous username: WeddlesDaddy
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Last login: Oct 5, 2024
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I did a small slab of concrete yesterday evening. Should I spray water on the surface and “wet cure” it or just leave

Zach Morris #NeverNavy

Jul 6, 10:29am

When I had mine done they said to use the hose misting setting on it every

Ojiisan

Jul 6, 10:33am

This is the way

cougfanblue

Jul 6, 10:38am

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WDaddy

Jul 6, 4:39pm

Be very careful not to saturate the surface. Mist, but don’t let it pool on top.

stenso

Jul 6, 11:01am

Not doubting you, just curious. What happens if you don't? Does the cement

RedHeadedStranger

Jul 6, 4:05pm

Too much water will result in spalling within a couple years if not sooner.

WDaddy

Jul 6, 4:41pm

Spalling. Excess water right below the surface will create voids when it cures

stenso

Jul 6, 5:09pm

This is exactly what my driveway/front walkway look like. House is 10 years old.

SpecialT

Jul 6, 6:10pm

Yep. Spalling is terrible if subs add water at the end to help finish the surface. It’s called blessing the concrete but

WDaddy

Jul 6, 6:16pm

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