Why You Can’t Drive on Your New Michigan Driveway for a Week
At Liberty Works Concrete, our owner-operated business has over 30 years of experience helping Michigan homeowners get quality concrete driveways, affordably and quickly. Chances are, if you’ve been exploring getting a new concrete driveway, you’ve likely heard a little bit about concrete drying time and how it can be the most time-consuming part of the process. While it’s true that concrete curing time in Michigan typically requires a week of curing before you can drive on it, Liberty Works Concrete only takes 2 days to build and pour your driveway, leaving you with a fully cleaned and fully restored job site while the curing process takes place. We’ll take a closer look at our two-day installation process and the concrete curing process in Michigan to help you understand what you can expect when you get a new concrete driveway.
Liberty Works Concrete’s Two-Day Installation Vs Concrete Curing Times
For most homeowners looking into a new concrete driveway in Michigan, the project timeline is, besides price, at the top of their list of concerns. Liberty Works Concrete can complete a new concrete driveway from start to finish in as little as 2 days. This includes:
- Excavation
- Framing
- Pouring
- Finishing
What this means for you is that our team will spend only two days at the jobsite, cleaning and restoring it before leaving, while the concrete cures. The curing process will take 7 more days, but the disruptive part of heavy machinery and construction times will be minimal, allowing you to return to your normal schedule faster than other concrete contractors. Let’s take a closer look at the curing process and address concrete curing time in Michigan.
Concrete Curing Time in Michigan
When our team at Liberty Works Concrete leaves a jobsite, you’ll need to wait a week for the concrete curing process to finish before you can drive your vehicles on your new driveway. It is a common misconception that concrete “dries”, when in reality a complex chemical reaction is occurring that “cures” the concrete, making it structurally sound, durable for decades, and safe for your vehicles to drive on. Typically, after 7 days, your driveway will be structurally sound enough for you to park on. In as little as 24-48 hours after being poured, most concrete driveways will also be safe to walk on. After a full 28 days, your concrete driveway will reach its maximum level of structural integrity and remain durable for decades to come. Liberty Works Concrete can give you accurate estimates for your safe drive time on your driveway, depending on the individual requirements of your driveway job.
How Michigan’s Climate Affects Concrete Curing Time
The ideal curing conditions for concrete are temperatures between 55°F and 90°F, and keeping the concrete at a correct moisture level. The best time to have a driveway poured in Michigan is in the spring and the fall, as temperatures and moisture levels are ideal. While the spring and fall are preferred times, Liberty Works Concrete can install driveways year-round by taking steps to ensure that concrete cures properly in more challenging conditions. To combat freezing temperatures, insulated blankets may be used, and in hotter temperatures, we’ll keep the surface moist for ideal curing. If you’re ready to get your new concrete driveway in Michigan poured in just 2 days, Liberty Works Concrete is here to help!
Get Your New Driveway Poured and Completed in Just 2 Days With Liberty Works Concrete
For decades, the owner-operated team at Liberty Works Concrete has helped Michigan homeowners get affordable and durable concrete driveways in just 2 days. To learn more about how our team can build you the perfect driveway and get an estimate, give our team a call today at (586) 227-7446.
