Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - Driveway- new pavement

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popuppopdown
08-09-05, 05:52 PM
Hi, just wanted to know what has to be done on a new fresh pavement driveway just a few hours old.What has to be done the next few days?
For example , when can i walk on it , drive on it , and do I water it down , etc?

Thks

Concretemasonry
08-09-05, 08:28 PM
Keep it moist for a few days. You don't have to keep a sprinkler going, but just keep it moist, especially if a curing compound was not used.

You can walk on it the next day.

You can drive on it when the man that poured it says you can. He knows what kind of concrete was used.

Dick
popuppopdown
08-10-05, 05:04 PM
ok thks. The guy told me 5 days no car, seems long but it is hot here .I've been watering an it also rained.

Thks

Hellrazor
08-10-05, 06:07 PM
Water it, walk on it, keep the car off it for atleast what he told you.
chicago111
08-10-05, 06:14 PM
I also heard that if you talk to it real nice it wont crack. :)
popuppopdown
08-10-05, 06:41 PM
thks i'll talk to it too. :D