Why should concrete driveways be cured?

Curing of concrete is the final step of the construction process, and one of the most important. Unfortunately, it is also one mof the most neglected. In extreme cases, failure to cure concrete can result in reductions of strength up to 50%. Curing or keeping the surface moist to assure greatest hydration of cement and highest potential strength is easily done throught spray membranes or other readily available products and procedures. Curing compounds should be applied after the final finishing operation to increase the concrete's resistance to the effects of weather, and to decrease the occurrence of surface defects.  more