Just hit cubic yard number 500 on my driveway project and got a surprise

I've been finishing concrete for about 8 years now, mostly residential stuff around Phoenix. But last month I poured a 500 cubic yard driveway for a new subdivision entrance and it was way more than I expected. That much concrete in one go changes how you work, your crew has to be perfectly in sync or the cold joints will kill you. Any of you guys hit a big yardage milestone that taught you something unexpected?

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reese_perry63d agoMost Upvoted

Man, 500 yards in one pour is no joke... that's a whole different beast.

robin8363d ago

Honestly, that much mud in one go and you basically become a concrete drill sergeant, everyone better be ready to move or you'll get cold joints real quick.