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Absolutely. Most people in cold climates are concerned about the effects of salt, even road salts that are transferred to the driveway. There are some very simple things you can do to protect yourself and they all begin with planning and construction. See the link below to for an article on protecting concrete from the effects of salt.
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What should i choose asphalt or concrete for my entrée de garage(driveway)?
We have had both. Concrete tends to look better and hold up longer, but the surface stones can pop out and the concrete can crack. It is more expensive to install than concrete. We paid additional for a formula that would have fewer surface pops. New asphalt driveways look nice, too. There are pros and cons to sealing them every year. Sealants give the driveway a new look but don't necessarily prolong the life of the driveway. The surface of an asphalt driveway can become uneven and will crack. Tire pivot points will wear and tire depressions will form where vehicles are regularly parked. The dark color can be a heat sink due to sun exposure and can actually soften with the heat That can be a negative during a hot summer, but our south-facing asphalt driveway seemed to finish snow removal jobs by melting whatever remained. Asphalt is less expensive, but generally needs to be replaced more often than concrete. Some folks have gone to using paving bricks in driveways. That looks nice, but you have to fight weeks growing in the cracks and it makes for a noisy and bumpy ride for anything wheeled across it. (think wheeled garbage bins or luggage). Whichever driveway you choose, you need to do your homework on the proper installation and watch that your contractor adheres to those parameters. Also check the contractor's guarantees and reputation. We had to take one contractor to court because an asphalt driveway was installed cold and didn't last a year.
Why do concrete patios crack?
A concrete patio usually cracks due to heat cold. If it is to cold it contract and break. If it is to hot it will expand and break. Then water can seep into those cracks and freeze causing the crack to expand
My concrete was poured when it was cold and it looks crackled on the surface so will it eventually fail or can it be fixed and how?
Go down to the shops and buy around 40 tubs of moisturiser and smother on concrete. This should make the concrete feel nice and get rid of all wrinkles.
What is the setting and hardening of cement?
Setting of cement is the initial solidifying of the cement. I presume you will not be using a cement material by itself, but by mixing in aggregates and fines to create 'concrete' I will continue this answer talking about concrete but much still applied to a simple cement mortar also. Depending on temperature (warm fast, cold slow) initial set will be between 2 and 24 hours. This will result in a concrete material that can easily be marked with a fingernail. Once the concrete has set, the concrete goes through a process called curing or 'hardening' where the pozzolanic constituents of the concrete 'hydrate' (react with the water) to create a hard material. This will continue for the life of the concrete but the most significant strength gains will be noticed within the first 28 days and this is the strength normally taken as the design strength of the concrete. It can be expected in ideal conditions with warm air and a light breeze in the air, for the concrete to achieve 30% of it's 28 day strength in 1 day 60-80% in 3 days 80-100% in 7 days and 100-% in 28 days Many factors will affect this. temperature will have a large impact. additives such as retarders and accelerators can be added to slow and speed up the hardening process respectively.
How long does it take concrete to dry?
If you are doing something like fence post, figure around 24hrs to be able to work with it. If its something like a flat surface (walkway etc..) figure 2 days before you can walk on it.
Does concrete conduct cold?
Yes, concrete has form of "salvatory" element in it's mixture which can conduct heat or cold. Like on a sunny afternoon, the concrete becomes hot; likewise, on a cold night, the concrete becomes cold.
Which climate never has really cold weather?
The climate that never has cold weather is the Tropical climate!
What is frigid climate?
Cold Climate.
What climate is Neptune?
Cold its 153 degrees Celsius
When was Love in a Cold Climate created?
Love in a Cold Climate was created in 1949.
Can you find a article about cold climate?
Yes you google search cold climate
What is the Chinook Indians climate?
there were warm and cold climate the winter was cold the summer was warm and fall pretty cold
What the climate for Iceland?
cold climate with snow
What kind of climate does a bobwhite quail prefer?
a cold climate, but not too cold. : D
What is the difference between Warm climate and cold climate?
Its where it is warm in your area or when it is cold in your area.
What is the climate for Auschwitz?
It has a continental climate with cold winters and hot summers.
How do cold climate affect climate?
bring cool weather to climate
