A crack in an outdoor concrete slab is easy to blame on winter. The real explanation is usually more complicated. Concrete naturally shrinks as it hardens, and some cracking is possible even when the work is done properly. Cold climates introduce additional stresses because the slab may also have to deal with freezing soil, moisture […] The post Why Concrete Cracks in Cold Climates: From Subgrade Preparation to Proper Curing appeared first on DAILY CIVIL .