When choosing concrete for your project ensuring you get the right mix is imperative and here at Allmix we are proud to say that we are pros.
Ensuring the mix is right helps to make the difference between concrete that lasts, performs well and be more cost effective. Concrete needs to be tailored to the requirements of the task in hand. You can not have a one size fits all when it comes to concrete when it comes to construction. A right mix will ensure that your project is efficient.
Concrete will mostly all look the same but the raw ingredient ratio needs to be tailored to the project. Each mix has a purpose and needs to meet the specifications of the job it is designed for. Wrong mixes can cause cracks, structural fails and surfaces to be uneven.
The factors that need to be considered when choosing a concrete mix will include the workability of the mix, the strength required, curing speed, setting time, weather conditions of where it is being used and durability requirements. All of these need to be factored in when choosing the right mix.
The specifications of the concrete mix help to determine how well the mix performs and behaves, The specifications will include the strength class which will be given as a code and this lets you know hoe strong the concrete is and how much it can withstand. This is crucial as you will need a higher strength for a project that needs to withstand heavy loads for example a lorry park compared to that of concrete used for a patterned residential driveway.
The slump is also a specification requirement which will tell you how easy the concrete can be worked with and shaped.
Another specification is the curing process which is the time the concrete takes to reach its full strength. If the project has a tight deadline it maybe worth a concrete with shorter curing time. Durability is the final factor to think about as you will need to factor the environmental factors the concrete will need to withstand.
Although this may seem like a lot to consider and think about here at Allmix we have you covered as if you let us know what your project is and the requirements we can provide you with the perfect mix for the job.
