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Got schooled by the sun on a patio job yesterday
Honestly, I was sure the mix would stay workable for another hour. Tbh, the heat kicked in fast and I missed the window for a smooth finish. Ngl, we had to come back and patch a bunch of spots. Now I always check the forecast twice before starting.
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sean_stone7mo ago
Man, that's such a rough lesson to learn the hard way. I used to just glance at the high for the day and call it good, but @eric606 is totally right about the hour-by-hour being key. It completely changed how I plan my day now. You never realize how fast that working time just evaporates until you're racing against it.
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eric6067mo ago
Yeah, checking the general forecast isn't enough sometimes... you gotta look at the hour-by-hour temps, that's more telling.
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caleb_fisher447mo ago
Talk about a harsh way to learn about drying out, both for you and the mix. The sun doesn't just dry things out, it basically hits fast forward on your whole schedule. I've seen guys bring pop-up tents to jobs like that, but sometimes you're just at the mercy of a sky with no clouds. Checking the forecast is smart, but the real pro move is having a backup plan for when the weather laughs at your plans. Nothing like a little solar panic to make you glad for indoor work.
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