Hello,
today our concrete slab is being poured ... yay! Now our hill really looks like a construction site, and I can already imagine our four new walls.
However, Mother Nature has turned against us, and it will be quite cold for the next two weeks. During the day it’s mostly just above freezing, but at night it often drops to around -2°C (28°F).
What are your experiences: Is masonry still carried out under these conditions? When the sun is shining, it definitely feels warmer than the thermometer shows, but does that make a difference for the mortar?
today our concrete slab is being poured ... yay! Now our hill really looks like a construction site, and I can already imagine our four new walls.
However, Mother Nature has turned against us, and it will be quite cold for the next two weeks. During the day it’s mostly just above freezing, but at night it often drops to around -2°C (28°F).
What are your experiences: Is masonry still carried out under these conditions? When the sun is shining, it definitely feels warmer than the thermometer shows, but does that make a difference for the mortar?
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DragonyxXL6 Feb 2017 14:19The installation instructions usually specify a minimum temperature of +5°C (41°F). Many winter days are characterized either by generally cold conditions or by maximum daytime temperatures of only 4-5°C (39-41°F) reached between 12 and 2 pm. However, work typically takes place from 7 am to 3 pm. The adhesive does not cure or set properly even during the 1-2 warmer hours. For your own benefit, it is advisable to prohibit masonry work below +5°C (41°F). The lower the temperature, the higher the risk of construction defects.