Good luck. Damp ground will not be a problem unless is can not support the weight of the concrete. Cement/concrete does not “dry” , it cures , a chemical reaction. It absorbs water to cure, as noted , some concrete applications are sprayed with water to aid the cure.Click to see full answer. Thereof, can you pour concrete after it has rained?If the rain occurs when the concrete is fresh (about 2-4 hours after mixing), the surface should be protected from the rain. If the finishing process was recently completed, rainwater may not cause damage as long as it is not worked into the surface and the slab is left untouched. what happens if it rains after concrete is poured? Heavy rain can cause problems to freshly poured concrete as it can wash out some of the cement from the mix. This can weaken the surface of the concrete, making it a softer consistency and decreasing the strength of the concrete. Secondly, can you pour concrete in a hole with water? Yes, you can pour concrete in water. The water in the hole under the pipe can be sucked out with a wet-dry vacuum before and during the repair job.How long does 4 inches of concrete take to cure? 28 days
What happens if you pour concrete on wet ground?
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