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JDavidson
08-10-04, 09:25 AM
Hello ! I have a quick question. How long should you wait before driving over a newly poured driveway? And how long before parking on it?

The driveway concrete slab is 3.5" air-entrained 27.5 mpa Duramix, with 10mm Re-bar.

Thanks!

homebild
08-10-04, 04:23 PM
Concrete reaches about its full cure capacity at 28 days.

All loads bearing capacities are calculated using this 28 day cure point.

Though some would argue waiying 28 days as overkill, I never recommend to any customer to drive a vehicle on a sidewalk or pad before those 28 days are up or void any warranties from me....
JDavidson
08-11-04, 07:58 PM
Thanks homebild for your reply!

jatco
08-12-04, 09:50 AM
When I used to work with a company doing driveways etc, we also used to 'water/sprinkle' the driveway so while curing/drying, it wont dry too fast...especially if its sunny and hot out.
Ive seen many firms also cover the area with plastic ....