Back in the day, we used to just mix concrete in a wheelbarrow. Now I see so many people skip the curing step and wonder why their patio cracks.

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Honestly, a lot of modern concrete mixes are designed to cure faster. Maybe the old way just isn't as necessary anymore with better materials. People get fine results without waiting weeks.

uma_reed263mo ago

Wait, I saw a thing where they tested fast-cure concrete after a few years. It had way more tiny cracks than the slow-cure stuff. So maybe faster isn't always better for the long haul.

susanh4623d ago

Those micro-cracks usually show up later, not a trade-off worth making.