General Concrete
General concrete is produced to British and European standards to guarantee high quality. Each has a designed strength and minimum cement content. They are most commonly used in foundations or
domestic flooring.
➤Often used in strip foundations
➤ A stronger version of Gen 1
➤ This mix has the highest cement content of the Gen range and is therefore the strongest of the range. Often used in foundations, domestic floors, patios and paths.
Reinforced Concrete
Most commonly used where steel reinforcement is present. The characteristics of each mix is specified by British and European standards to produce strength and durability qualities. These help
to reduce the risks of the steel being attacked by aggressive chemicals.
These mixes are designated: RC20/25, RC25/30, RC28/35, RC32/40 and RC40/45.
Standard Concrete Mixes
These have a broad range of uses, and while there is no guaranteed designed strength, a minimum cement content is specified in British and European standards. The mixes range from ST1 to ST5 and
their uses range from kerb backing to concrete slabs.
Designed Concrete
Usually specified by the engineer, architect or designer, it is usually manufactured to achieve a particular strength. Other properties may also be specified. These details would usually be found on the construction drawings, specification or bill of quantities.
Polypropylene Fibres
These can be added to your concrete by request. The main benefits of their addition are:
➤ A longer lasting concrete
➤ More resistance to wear and impact damage
➤ Reduced risk of cracking
➤ Less need for crack control wire mesh
General concrete is produced to British and European standards to guarantee high quality. Each has a designed strength and minimum cement content. They are most commonly used in foundations or
domestic flooring.
➤Often used in strip foundations
➤ A stronger version of Gen 1
➤ This mix has the highest cement content of the Gen range and is therefore the strongest of the range. Often used in foundations, domestic floors, patios and paths.
Reinforced Concrete
Most commonly used where steel reinforcement is present. The characteristics of each mix is specified by British and European standards to produce strength and durability qualities. These help
to reduce the risks of the steel being attacked by aggressive chemicals.
These mixes are designated: RC20/25, RC25/30, RC28/35, RC32/40 and RC40/45.
Standard Concrete Mixes
These have a broad range of uses, and while there is no guaranteed designed strength, a minimum cement content is specified in British and European standards. The mixes range from ST1 to ST5 and
their uses range from kerb backing to concrete slabs.
Designed Concrete
Usually specified by the engineer, architect or designer, it is usually manufactured to achieve a particular strength. Other properties may also be specified. These details would usually be found on the construction drawings, specification or bill of quantities.
Polypropylene Fibres
These can be added to your concrete by request. The main benefits of their addition are:
➤ A longer lasting concrete
➤ More resistance to wear and impact damage
➤ Reduced risk of cracking
➤ Less need for crack control wire mesh
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