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When you’re ordering concrete, strength is often one of the first things you think about. But another characteristic can make a huge difference in how successfully the concrete can be placed, compacted, and finished and…

Concrete can seem painfully slow to dry, especially when other trades are waiting to get started. You can speed up concrete drying, but forcing the process too quickly can cause more problems than it solves.…

Concrete is strong under compression, but that doesn’t mean a concrete slab will never crack because, as it cures and loses moisture, it naturally shrinks. Temperature changes and other stresses can also cause movement within…

Fresh concrete contains air. Some gets into the mix during batching, and some gets trapped during transport and pouring. Unless you remove it, that air can remain as small holes or larger voids once the…

Equine properties can be demanding environments. Concrete may have to cope with horses, heavy machinery, horseboxes, constant foot traffic, water, mud, manure and regular cleaning. That means the best concrete for an equine property needs…

Concrete is a balanced mixture of cement, water, fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. For concrete to perform as intended, these components must remain evenly distributed throughout the mix. When these components begin separating, concrete segregation…

Concrete might seem like a relatively simple mixture of cement, aggregates and water, but it’s easy to adjust modern concrete to suit the demands of a particular project. One way to design the perfect mix…

If you’re planning a new driveway, choosing the right concrete is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. A driveway needs to cope with vehicle weight, regular use, and everything the British weather can…

Concrete compliance is something you cannot afford to overlook because it plays a vital role in ensuring your concrete performs as intended, meets British Standards and satisfies Building Control requirements. Ordering concrete isn’t simply a…