08/26/2026
Off your a** and on your feet, out of the shade and into the heat. This phrase is a little less brash when it’s 3am and in the 70s. Not only does it feel good to get ahead of a hot day, but it’s imperative to a successful concrete pour during the summer in Texas. Without getting too far into the weeds, cooler temperatures and lack of sunlight slow down rapid evaporation from the concrete mix, allowing the concrete to cure properly. Pouring while it’s cool outside also drastically reduces the chances of concrete shrinkage or cracking. Yes, all concrete cracks. It’s not a matter of if, but when, and doing things the right way surely helps reduce how much.