Learn More about Prevention of Plastic Shrinkage Cracks. Here are the tips for how to prevent plastic shrinkage cracks.

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– Plastic Shrinkage cracks occur due to rapid evaporation of water sheen from the surface of the freshly placed concrete

– Ensure surface moisture continuously

– In hot weather conditions, it is preferable to do concreting during morning and evening

– Keep the concrete temperature low either by adding cold water or by avoiding the use of warm aggregates

– Cover the freshly laid concrete with plastic sheets or keep the surface moist by sprinkling water