WHAT’S AT STAKE

Concrete work is usually hard physical labor that presents many different hazards for the individuals who work in this field.

WHAT' S THE DANGER

Concrete is relatively easy to manage. You can run into huge problems if it is not worked on properly. Discoloration – How to Solve Discoloration

• Specify with the ready-mix supplier your tolerance levels
• Prepare a uniform subgrade
• Wait until all the water has evaporated before finishing the concrete
• Avoid hard troweling on the exterior surface

Scaling – How to Avoid Concrete Scaling

• Use a low slump-air (6 to 7 percent) in the entrained mix
• Wait till water has […]

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