Pro tip: Using wet burlap saved my driveway pour in Akron last June

I had a big driveway job last June in Akron and the heat was brutal. The concrete was setting way too fast on me. A older finisher I know told me to lay wet burlap over the fresh slab and keep it damp. It slowed the cure down just enough to get a clean finish. Anyone else use burlap for hot weather pours?

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ross.lily5d ago

Heat really messes with cure time. Wet burlap is a lifesaver when the concrete starts flashing on you.

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jadej505d ago

Wet burlap is a lifesaver" sounds like something I'd say about a cold towel on a hot day, not my driveway! But hey, whatever keeps the concrete from turning into a crispy mess before you can even finish your beer.

price.ben5d ago

Yeah, you learn that trick quick when the sun's cooking your pour. Keeps it from going off like a dry sponge.