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Jordan Smith explains why freshly placed concrete slabs are kept wet during the intense Texas summer heat, using a newly poured foundation as an example. He breaks down the basics of concrete curing, how reinforcing steel and concrete work together, and why excess mix water is needed for placement but not for strength. The focus is on preventing rapid surface evaporation, which can lead to shrinkage cracks and a weaker top layer before the concrete has time to cure properly. Smith also discusses the reality that concrete will always crack to some degree and why keeping the surface damp for several days remains one of the most effective ways to improve concrete curing and reduce cracking in hot weather.

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