Concrete in Cold Weather

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  • May lose up to 50% strength if it freezes [1]
  • After 1 day concrete gets to 500 psi, or 16% of it final strength [2]
  • Absolute limit is 20F, at which point hydration stops. [3]
  • Concrete setting is exothermic, so this helps in cold weather. [4]