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Do you need to wet new concrete?

To put it simply, the goal is to keep the concrete saturated during the first 28 days. The first 7 days after installation you should spray the slab with water 5-10 times per day, or as often as possible. Once the concrete is poured the curing process begins immediately.

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WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CURE MY NEW CONCRETE SLAB?

To get the strongest finish out of your new concrete slab for years to come we suggest taking the time to properly cure your new slab for at least 7 days after installation (28 days is ideal). Curing is the process of controlling the rate and extent of moisture loss from concrete during cement hydration. Curing plays an important role in strength development and durability of concrete. This is done by continuously wetting the exposed surface thereby preventing the loss of moisture from it. If water evaporates too quickly, it will weaken the finished product with stresses and cracking. To put it simply, the goal is to keep the concrete saturated during the first 28 days. The first 7 days after installation you should spray the slab with water 5-10 times per day, or as often as possible. Once the concrete is poured the curing process begins immediately. To protect your new slab and ensure an exceptional finished product you should wait 24 hours for foot traffic (including pets), 10 days to drive light vehicles or add furniture, and 28 days for heavy pick-up trucks and RVs. After 28 days the concrete is cured and you will have a strong and stable slab. After this point you can paint or stain your concrete if you’d like. Properly curing your concrete improves strength, durability, water tightness, and resistance for many years. To get the strongest finish out of your new concrete slab for years to come we suggest taking the time to properly cure your new slab for at least 7 days after installation (28 days is ideal). Curing is the process of controlling the rate and extent of moisture loss from concrete during cement hydration. Curing plays an important role in strength development and durability of concrete. This is done by continuously wetting the exposed surface thereby preventing the loss of moisture from it. If water evaporates too quickly, it will weaken the finished product with stresses and cracking. To put it simply, the goal is to keep the concrete saturated during the first 28 days.

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Hi, my neighbour has decided to put up half a dozen lights along his driveway and has run a length of indoor cable along the fence to power them. He has put the cable on my side and I am concerned about safety. Is it OK to use indoor wire outdoors and can it be attached to a fence that isn't very stable.

If it’s not OK is there any specific rules I can show him to convince him its dangerous?

Thanks.

Thanks for the speedy answers, it was good of you to take the time - they were all very helpful. The NICEIC leaflet was particularly useful. Building control are going to take a look at it now.

UPDATE FOR ANYBODY WHO IS HAVING A SIMILAR PROBLEM.

Had to go to the county court and sued my neighbor for trespass. The court found the wiring in my garden constituted trespass and that the wiring had flouted building regulations. The Judge ordered the wiring removed and awarded compensation.

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