Many people who use creatine gain weight. This is because creatine causes the muscles to hold water, not because it actually builds muscle. There is some concern that combining creatine with caffeine and the herb ephedra (also called Ma Huang) might increase the chance of having serious side effects such as stroke.
Concrete retained in forms or covered with insulation seldom loses enough moisture at 40 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit) to impair curing. However, drying from low wintertime humidities and heaters used in enclosures is a concern.
Placing decorative concrete in cold weather is no different than any other concrete, but here are a few extra tips: Keep a dial pocket thermometer or an infrared thermometer to test the concrete temperature. Remember that you need to keep it above 50Â°F for the concrete to keep gaining strength.