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THE
HOT CONCRETE STORY
Cold
weather pouring can consistently produce a
high grade concrete if proper temperature
is used. When pouring in cold weather, heating
the water with a Sioux Water Heater is five
times more efficient than heating the aggregate.
Pouring
at a precise temperature produces higher quality
concrete. Other benefits are faster screeding
and a better finish, which increases production
and profits, while reducing labor costs. In
fact, with a Sioux Water Heater, increased
profits normally pay for the unit in less
than one pouring season.
Hot
concrete greatly reduces cracks due to shrinkage.
In addition, many federal, state, and local
municipalities are now specifying exact pouring
temperatures; a Sioux Water Heater can help
you meet these specs.
ABOUT
CHEMICALS
Hot
water from a Sioux Water Heater provides a
much better finished product than with chemical
additives, such as calcium chloride. In fact,
the American Concrete Institute says "Under
certain conditions, calcium chloride should
not be used to accelerate setting and hardening
because of the increased chance of corrosion
of metals embedded in he concrete or other
adverse effects."
With
a Sioux Water Heater, problems such as "leopard
spotting" or darkening are also greatly
reduced. Furthermore, hot water is much less
expensive than chemicals and is environmentally
friendly.
