How Long Should I Stay Off a New Cement Driveway?
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The Longer Cement Cures, The Stronger It Becomes
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Altaview Concrete recommends letting concrete cure and harden for at least 24 hours before allowing light foot traffic, a week before allowing light equipment such as lawn mowers and bicycles, and two weeks before allowing vehicles.
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Seven Days Is Generally Sufficient
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The Portland Cement Association recommends that newly poured cement needs less time: just three to seven days to harden before it can tolerate substantial weight.
Bottom Line
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According to Altaview Concrete, cement takes approximately 30 days to reach its maximum strength. Therefore, while you should be able to drive on your cement driveway in three to seven days, the longer you wait, the more time the cement will have to harden and reach its maximum strength.
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