Free tool
Cure Time Planner
Pick the air temperature, thickness and weather and see when a new slab can take foot traffic, light loads, cars and full use.
Typical timing for a common residential mix. Your mix, shade, wind and sealers all change it, and we give you dates for your own pour.
How to use it
Three quick steps
- 1Set the temperatureAverage air temperature after the pour.
- 2Pick thickness and weatherThicker and cooler slabs take longer.
- 3Read the timelineSee walk, light, car and full strength.
Questions
About the cure time planner
Is this exact?
No. It is a typical timeline for a common mix, and your mix, shade and wind change it.
Why does cold slow curing?
The reaction that hardens concrete slows as it gets colder, and it nearly stops near freezing.
When can I seal?
Many sealers go on after about twenty-eight days, and some can go on sooner. We explain it for your product.
Next step
Services that go with this tool
MIX 101FlatworkConcrete DrivewaysNew concrete driveways built to handle Colorado freeze-thaw and daily traffic.See the service MIX 136Repair
Concrete SealingSealers that protect color, block moisture and make cleanup easier.See the service MIX 106Flatwork
Porches and StepsConcrete porches, landings and steps built square, safe and ready for finishes.See the service
Concrete DrivewaysNew concrete driveways built to handle Colorado freeze-thaw and daily traffic.See the service MIX 136RepairConcrete SealingSealers that protect color, block moisture and make cleanup easier.See the service MIX 106FlatworkPorches and StepsConcrete porches, landings and steps built square, safe and ready for finishes.See the service Ready to pour something great?
Call or text JL's Concrete, or send the form for your free estimate. We come to you, measure and put it in writing.