Ready-mix
concrete is prepared according to a set mix design in a plant rather than a
specific job site. Manufacturers will mix sand, gravel, cement, and water, then
deliver the mixture to the site - this is dependent on the project itself.
Ready-mix concrete is delivered in two formats, these are transit-mix concrete
and shrink-mix concrete. With transit-mix concrete, the mixing process will
take place inside the truck transporting the concrete.
The concrete
is partially mixed while it is still in transit, and the full mixing takes
place once it reaches the destination. Mixing concrete in this manner prevents
it from hardening during the transit. On the other hand, shrink-mix is mixed (a
little bit) at the plant before being transported. Like transit-mix concrete,
shrink-mix concrete is fully mixed once it reaches the work location. But it's
worth noting that this type of mixing allows more concrete to be transported at
one time.
What Are the Benefits of Ready-Mix Concrete?
Ready-mix
concrete is often a more popular choice rather than other building materials.
However, there are three overarching benefits which we will mention below:
Cost-effective
Ready-mixed
concrete is durable in terms of damage and from any source, including high
winds, fire, or perhaps even explosions. As well as this, it cannot be harmed
by insects and other small creatures, so this eliminates the need for special
treatments or sealants. Concrete can also withstand a lot of moisture, this is
because it does not decay or warp like other building materials. So taking this
into consideration, concrete can withstand extremely high temperatures, making
it durable to very intense climate conditions.
Versatility
Ready-mix
concrete is highly flexible and can be moulded into pretty much any shape.
Whether you want to make a pillar, sculpture, or even use it for a driveway,
ready-mix concrete is the ideal material for your project. Many people use
chemical admixtures to change the colour, porosity, and curing time of the
concrete, further expanding their options for customising their projects.
Affordable
When
compared to various other materials that are used for construction such as
brick, ready-mix concrete is far less costly. It is easy to apply and gives a
uniform appearance when applied to lots of different surfaces. Brick, on the
other hand, is hard to even out and takes a lot of time, money, as well as
resources to transport.
Here at W M Thompson & Sons, we are
experienced in supplying concrete to customers whether this is for large
commercial enterprises or for smaller domestic jobs. Our fleet of concrete
trucks allows us to efficiently and competitively provide anywhere between 1-10
cubic metres of wet concrete and screed. To find out more, please feel free to
contact
us today, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
