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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.


Masonry what is a cold joint?

A cold joint in masonry refers to a discontinuity that occurs when fresh concrete is poured on top of concrete that has already set. This can happen due to delays in the pouring process or inadequate bonding between layers. Cold joints can compromise the structural integrity and water resistance of the masonry, leading to potential weaknesses and issues if not properly managed. To prevent cold joints, it's essential to ensure that layers are poured within the recommended time frame or to use bonding agents when necessary.


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.

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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.


Can you find a article about cold climate?

Yes you google search cold climate


When was Love in a Cold Climate created?

Love in a Cold Climate was created in 1949.


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 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 kind of climate does a bobwhite quail prefer?

a cold climate, but not too cold. : D


What the climate for Iceland?

cold climate with snow


What is the climate for Auschwitz?

It has a continental climate with cold winters and hot summers.


Is there a comma after yet at the start of a sentence?

Yes. It is cold outside. Yet, I am still going to shovel the snow from my driveway. Personally, however, I would write that particular sentence in this fashion: It is cold outside; yet, I am still going to shovel the snow from my driveway.


How do cold climate affect climate?

bring cool weather to climate


Do guinea pigs like hot or cold climate?

They like the cold climate as they originally migrated from Antarctic.


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.