🌧 Can You Pour Concrete in the Rain — and Should You?

Many people are afraid to pour concrete when it’s raining — and for good reason. But it’s not always a dealbreaker.

✅ Yes, you CAN pour concrete in the rain — if you do it right.
Here’s what you need to know:

🔹 What’s the risk?
Too much water – Rain can dilute the mix, reducing strength.

Surface washout – Heavy rain can wash away cement from the top layer.

Lost shape – Without good formwork, rain can erode edges and corners.

🔧 How to protect concrete during rainy pours:
Cover the work area – Use tarps, tents, plastic sheets, or even a large umbrella over the forms

Watch the mix – Don’t add extra water if it’s already humid and wet outside

Cover the surface right after pouring – Protect it from raindrops and erosion

Avoid disturbing fresh concrete – Rainwater is most damaging in the first few hours

⚠️ When should you postpone the pour?
Heavy rain with no way to cover the area

Cold + rain combo (bad for curing and strength)

Weak or muddy base (the concrete can shift or settle unevenly)

✅ Bottom line:
Pouring concrete in the rain is possible, but only with the right precautions. We know hot to do it!
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