Concrete and flatwork · Lubbock, TX
Pouring concrete in hot, windy Lubbock weather
Heat, low humidity, and wind dry the surface too fast. Good crews plan around that.
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Why it matters here
Lubbock summers bring heat, very dry air, and steady wind. That combination pulls water out of the surface faster than it can bleed up, which causes plastic shrinkage cracks, a dusty weak surface, and cold joints. Spring adds strong west winds.
What good crews do
- Start early in the morning
- Dampen the base and forms before placing concrete
- Use evaporation retarder while finishing
- Apply curing compound or keep the slab wet right after finishing
- Cut control joints on time, usually the same day
- Adjust the mix with a retarder or cooler water when needed
Questions to ask
- What time will the trucks arrive?
- How will you cure the slab?
- When will joints be cut?