Sulphate resistant concrete is a specialist concrete mixture, which is completely resistant to sulphates.
This concrete variety offers all the usual benefits of standard concrete – including a long lifespan, ease of use in construction, and extreme strength and durability – while also being entirely sulphate-resistant.
Sulphate Resistant Concrete Suppliers London, Kent & Essex
iMix Concrete are specialist concrete suppliers, trusted by customers across London, Kent, Essex and the surrounding areas.
We are the chosen concrete supplier of countless domestic and commercial clients, and are renowned across the industry for our efficient, dependable, flexible and premium quality services.
As part of our broad range of concrete supply services, we can supply sulphate resistant concrete to your exact volume and grade requirements.
What’s more, not only can our sulphate resistant concrete be delivered directly to your site, but it also fully complies with the BS 4027 standard.
With our talented team on hand, you can be certain that you will receive the highest quality product, delivered to a fast, flexible and convenient schedule.
So, if you have any questions about the advantages of sulphate resistant concrete, or to enlist iMix Concrete to supply sulphate resistant concrete to your site, get in touch today.
What is Sulphate Resistant Concrete?
Sulphates are one of the most common causes of issues within concrete structures. Although concrete usually boasts unparalleled strength and durability, it is highly vulnerable to sulphates.
If standard concrete is exposed to sulphates, then a chemical reaction will take place. The tricalcium aluminate present in concrete will start to react with the sulphates, which makes the concrete expand and strain.
The result is that the concrete rapidly starts to weaken, crack, disintegrate and stall. Furthermore, over time this issue will only continue to worsen, and the concrete’s strength, structural integrity and predicted lifespan will all drop dramatically.
So, by using sulphate resisting concrete in areas where there is known to be sulphate present, these issues can be completely avoided, and concrete can be used without risk.
Common Uses for Sulphate Resistant Concrete
Sulphate resistant concrete can be used in areas with high levels of sulphate, and the material can be exposed to sulphates throughout its lifespan, without any risk.
Due to these properties, sulphate resistant concrete is commonly used in:
- Underground constructions, tunnels and foundations (as this concrete is also resistant to any degradation that can be caused by constant exposure to groundwater)
- Seawalls and other coastal structures
- Piers
- Water treatment works and drainage works
- Water storage facilities
- Bridge pillars
- Chimneys and cooling towers
- Foundations and basements
- Retaining walls
- Sewage linings
- Roads
Benefits of Sulphate Resistant Concrete
Sulphate resisting concrete offers the following critical benefits:
- Removes the risk of concrete becoming weak or vulnerable, if exposed to sulphates or acid
- High compressive strength
- Reduces the risk of cracking and spalling
- Resistant to chlorine ions, which minimises the risk of corrosion in structures that feature reinforced steel
- An extremely long lifespan, even after years of use
- Additives can be added to the concrete, to make it more water-resistant
- Extremely high compressive strength
- Minimal maintenance requirements
- Higher performance standards across the board
- Ensures full regulatory compliance and the highest health and safety standards
- Adherence to BS 4027
- Allows concrete to be used in environments which would be impossible with conventional concrete
If you need sulphate resistant concrete for your project, or concrete of any kind – contact our team today to get a free quote.
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