How To Build Concrete Foundations Whatever you’re building, a shed, garage or a house, you’ll need a sturdy foundation to support the weight of the construction. Even fence posts need a stable base, to stop them sinking into the soft soil below. You may opt to build one foundation system, that covers the entire area
Do I Need to Screed my Floor? What is Screed? Screed and concrete are often referred to as the same material, but they are actually very different. Concrete is a structural and very versatile building material, whereas screed has just one general purpose: to provide a smooth and strong floor covering. Whilst screed and concrete
How long does concrete take to set? Concrete doesn’t actually ever set entirely, although it does harden enough to allow you to walk on, or build on it. Instead concrete goes through a chemical process known as curing. This is where the water reacts with the cement to harden the mixture, and make it the
https://player.vimeo.com/video/263168810?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0 In this video, Ben Jackson discusses the benefits of the Bay Lynx Volumetric Concrete truck. Filmed at the UK Concrete Show, March 2018.
Volumetric Concrete Mixers have become increasingly popular for all sizes of project within the UK. Unlike traditional rotary barrel or drum mixers that transport pre-mixed cement or mortar to a site from the factory, volumetric mixers carry the raw materials such as cement and sand separately and then mixes them on site to meet the
The Setting Process At a fundamental level, concrete is made by combining water, cement and aggregate. The water and cement first bind together in a chemical process known as hydration, eventually creating a tough mass. This mass then adheres to the aggregate contained in the mixture, and concrete is formed. Over a period of time
As one of the leading providers of ready mix and volumetric concrete in the North West, AMC take pride in the work we carry out for our customers. Through our professional approach and focus on quality materials and workmanship, we have been recommended to carry out work for a number of high profile clients. One
Successful concreting projects are based on effective preparation and ensuring that the correct tools for the job are used. However, mistakes can happen. Here are just a few of the more common errors… 1) Insufficient site preparation. The success or failure of concreting depends on how thoroughly the site is prepared beforehand. If the site
Although we think of concrete as a modern building material, it was invented by the Egyptians, who used a primitive form to make bricks, around 5,000 years ago. The Romans developed the material further and used it extensively. They made concrete from a mixture of lime, volcanic ash and used animal products like blood, fat
When considering concrete for any task, it is very important to calculate the amount that you will need accurately; if you have too little you will end up with a seam between batches (if the first load has already set) forming what is known as a cold joint. Although not usually a massive problem, this
