Concrete Curing for Moisture Retention

Concrete curing for moisture retention helps fresh concrete keep the water it needs as it hardens. For members with a small surface-to-volume ratio, the forms are often oiled and moistened before the concrete is placed. These forms may stay in place for a long time to reduce moisture loss. If the form material can be wetted,...

Oiling and moistening forms before pouring concrete aid in curing concrete members with a small surface-to-volume ratio.

These forms may be left in place for a specific time and wetted if made of wood, or if removed early, the concrete needs to be moistened and covered using polyethylene sheets.

A covering is suspended above freshl...