Concrete is most commonly known as a material used in construction and is made with cement, fine aggregates such as sand, and coarse aggregates mixed in with water which will harden over time. Concrete is used for a huge range of things and this is what we will be talking about in more detail in this article.
Most people tend to go for ready mix concrete, this is because it is pre-mixed before being delivered directly to the project site. This choice is popular as it can be specifically created to the customer’s specifications including amount, type, and grade.
The main benefits of ready mix concrete include the high quality of the product and what can be achieved with it, the cost is low, ready mix concrete saves time too, and is also eco friendly, due to the reduction in waste material compared to normal concrete. If you would like to work out exactly how much concrete you need, Spot On Concrete has a Concrete Calculator to help you determine the exact amount of concrete you will need for your project.
Ready-mix concrete can be used for a number of things including:
Roads
Concrete has been used for road surfaces since 1893 due to its durability and the fact it requires little to no maintenance. Maintenance will be needed up to a decade after installation.
Foundations
Ready-mix concrete is an environmentally friendly option for construction as it will provide absolutely 0 waste. If there are any surplus materials this can easily be recycled into a new project. Ready mix concrete is a brilliant choice for foundations of conservatories, homes, and even basement conventions.
Home Exterior
Concrete for driveways, in particular, is very popular, due to the same reasons as to why they are popular for roads. Concrete requires little to no maintenance as mentioned above and is a cost-effective solution for a high-quality job. Ready mix concrete is naturally grey but different hues and shades can be added to it to get the desired effect you want for your home.
Other uses of ready mix concrete include:
- Civil engineers works and structures
- Building projects
- Road systems
Ready-mix concrete will save you a huge amount of time and effort. Concrete will arrive at your site pre-mixed which means your labor hours will be reduced, particularly when working on a longer/larger project. As mentioned above it is also extremely eco-friendly than hand mixing on site.
Our ready mix concrete is delivered to the exact site with our highly effective concrete pumps. We also offer concrete pumping services throughout West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester to prevent the need for wheelbarrowing or labor work. Concrete pumps can effectively pump ready mix concrete to where it is needed for your construction project.
We hope you now have a better insight into all the ways in which you can use concrete in your home or business. We have a lot more information about concrete and how it can be used on our blog page. If you would like more information on our concrete services available in the West Yorkshire area, we would love to hear from you and will be happy to help. Give us a call today on 01422 248 888.
