New concrete slab has soft surface - New concrete slab has soft surface

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bananas
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Post: # 69022Post bananas

Hello,

I had a concrete slab poured a week ago. It rained last night. We have noticed this morning that the surface is soft and brushed away quite easily. I get the feeling it's not going to harden. What should I do? Any advice would be most appreciated.
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DNgroundworks
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Location: Preston, Lancashire

Post: # 69027Post DNgroundworks

Where did the concrete come from? readymix, "barrow mix", mixed on site? Did it rain the day it was laid? what is the concretes supposed strength as in cement content?
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local patios and driveway
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Post: # 69196Post local patios and driveway

Sounds like the mix was too wet when laid.
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Pablo
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Post: # 69198Post Pablo

think you're wasting your time lpad there's been quite a few new posters recently who've not replied to our posts.
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local patios and driveway
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Post: # 69269Post local patios and driveway

You are right pablo but the future users may do a search, find this this thread, and get some useul info and save opening another thread with the same question. ;)

Forums always get a bit 'used' but im also guilty...

If my truck goes wrong straight to transit forum get info i need and wont return till it breaks again. :cool:
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