Question 1

When can I walk on my new concrete?

Accepted Answer

Keep your newly poured concrete looking perfect! For the next 24 hours, please keep vehicles, children, pets, and yourself off the surface. After 24 hours, feel free to walk on it, but avoid dragging your feet, twisting, or letting pets roam just yet—their claws could scuff it. For top-notch concrete work, call us today!

Question 2

When do you start water curing the concrete?

Accepted Answer

Typically, cement reaches its final set in about 8 hours, after which water curing should begin. To ensure durability, water the surface twice a day for 7 days, then let it air dry for another 7 days. Want top-notch concrete work? Contact our expert contractors today!

Question 3

When will we apply a sealer?

Accepted Answer

Keep your driveway, walkways, and concrete steps looking flawless! At AA Construction, we’ll professionally seal your surfaces 14-21 days after the final concrete placement. To maintain that fresh look, keep the area free of dirt and leaves to avoid stains. Ready for top-quality service? Give us a call today and let’s get started!

Question 4

How long before you can drive on a newly sealed concrete driveway?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the temperature and humidity of the air, you should keep vehicles off the new surface for 2-3 hours. For quality concrete contractors, give us a call today.

Question 5

How long before I can drive on my new concrete?

Accepted Answer

You may drive and park your personal vehicle on your new concrete surface after 7 days. Your new concrete is designed to reach 90% of its full strength potential after 7 days. It will take additional time before you can drive or park heavy equipment or machinery on your concrete, so make sure to wait at least 30 days. For quality concrete contractors, give us a call today.

Question 6

Why is my concrete different colors?

Accepted Answer

Concrete may appear discolored in certain areas as it takes up to 60 days for the concrete to be fully cured. This may cause the concrete to look spotty in areas because there are different amounts of moisture evaporating from each section of your concrete. Please do not be alarmed as this is a normal occurrence and will fade in time. For quality concrete contractors, give us a call today.

Question 7

Why does my concrete crack?

Accepted Answer

All concrete cracks. We are very skilled with the type of concrete mix we use and where we design our control joints. Hairline cracks do not affect the structural integrity of your new concrete. Please call your project designer for more information. For quality concrete contractors, give us a call today.

Question 8

What do you call the lines in concrete?

Accepted Answer

The lines cut into concrete are called control joints. Control joints are used to control where your concrete cracks, helping keep your concrete surface level. For quality concrete contractors, give us a call today.

Question 9

Can I use salt on my concrete?

Accepted Answer

Salts or any other deicers should not be used on your concrete. Any salts or deicers claiming to be safe for concrete can actually damage your concrete surface. The best way to keep your concrete safe in the winter is to keep it clean with a plastic shovel and to use kitty litter or sand for traction. For quality concrete contractors, give us a call today.

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Learn More About AA Construction

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​Winnebago County, IL

info@aa-concrete.com

(815) 399-7675

Winnebago County, IL