A concrete patio is a great addition to any home: It's the perfect place to eat, relax, and entertain. Piedmont Concrete Finishing in High Point, NC, has been the area’s go-to source for stamped concrete patios and other residential concrete projects for over 25 years. Concrete isn't the easiest material to work with, but they are dedicated to producing beautiful, professional results and ensuring their customers’ complete satisfaction.

One thing that is so difficult about working with concrete is that it is very affected by the elements. Concrete behaves differently at different times of year, at different altitudes, and in different parts of the country. So, that being said, when is a good time to get a new concrete patio? Here’s what the experts at Piedmont Concrete Finishing suggest taking into consideration:

• Humidity & Precipitation: Concrete has trouble drying properly when there’s too much moisture in the air. Concrete is a balanced mixture of water and solvent, and when it’s humid or when there’s a chance of rain, that mixture is thrown off. If you are thinking about pouring concrete, try to do it on a dry day when there is no chance of precipitation for the best results. 
• Temperature: If it’s too cold, concrete will not set correctly. Try to avoid pouring concrete if it’s less than 50 degrees outside or if it may drop to 50 degrees at night. Alternately, if it’s too hot (over 100 degrees), it’s not the best day to pour concrete because it will stay in liquid form rather than set to the shape you’re after.

  

• Surface: Your lawn has to be properly prepared for a concrete patio. Take time tamping the surface so it’s level and stable. You’ll have to build a “mold” to delineate the boundaries of your patio, be it round, square, or rectangular. Be sure that your mold is sturdy enough to hold the weight of the poured concrete!

In High Point, early and late summer are the best times to install a concrete patio. For the best contractors in the area, turn to Piedmont Concrete Finishing. Whether you're installing a stamped concrete patio or installing a concrete floor, they can ensure that you get the results you want. For more information, call (336) 434-2181 or visit their website today.