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Pro tip: I finally figured out why my broom finish kept tearing on that big pad in Phoenix last week.

The sun was baking the surface too fast, so I started spraying a light mist of water on the slab right before I broomed. Anyone else have a trick for hot weather finishing?
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jamesmason
jamesmason10d ago
That Phoenix sun is no joke, it'll flash off a slab in minutes. I've had the same tearing happen on a driveway in Bakersfield last July. We ended up mixing in a retarder for the whole pour, but your misting trick is smart for a quick fix. Sometimes you just have to outrun the heat.
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nathan_patel
Ever try a sunshade tarp on a roller frame?
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