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Concrete Ideas for Cold Pouring

Lessons Learned and Best Practices for the Winter

By Ashlyn Brooks

Back in my heavy civil days, we were on a tight deadline to pour major sections of the I-45 freeway. It didn’ t matter if it was sunny, freezing or somewhere in between, the schedule ruled everything. We had to pour in whatever weather came our way, which often meant working through cold snaps that made every part of the job more complicated.

When it comes to big pours like that, mistakes aren’ t taken lightly. Inspectors won’ t just let
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