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Noel wrote:
I have a 3' x 3' opening in front of my house that needs to be
cemented. But someone told me that it cannot be done or shouldn't be
done in winter weather below 32 degrees. if true, than what would be
the accepted temp and how does one know the exact temp on the spot
where its suppose to be done...thermometers are unreliable..also, when
one hears on the radio a certain temp, it is not necessarily the same
temp where one lives , even if one lives in the same city.


Besides the other answer on covering, etc., it can take a fair amount
below 32F before it actually will freeze solidly enough to damage it and
as that poster said, some covering and for an area that small a couple
of lightbulbs hanging in the space could easily keep it toasty unless
the weather is extremely frigid.

Plus, if this is going to be done by a pro, they've got all the tools of
the trade to handle it including additives if it were really needed...

I'd say unless you're in extremely cold climate and/or a severe front is
on its way, you're likely fine in being able to get this done.

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