What are the pros and cons of concrete roads? Pros: Is resistant to water and frost It’s a good noise insulator – For example, noise insulation is important if you live close to a busy road or something similar. And for heavy vehicles such as trucks, concrete roads would be much better than asphalt as […]
Can you use polished concrete outside? Yes you can, polished concrete can be used outside. Polished concrete has lots of uses and works great for driveways, patios and even commercial applications like malls and airports. It is easy to maintain and highly durable. Polished concrete has finish that makes it resemble hardwood floors or terrazzo […]
Should I use Concrete for Fence Posts? The main benefits of using concrete for fence posts: Concrete is sturdy and will not rot It helps the fence posts be balanced on the ground The main disadvantages of using concrete for fence posts: The concrete needs to cure before you can use the fence posts If […]
10 Uses of Concrete Concrete is one of the most popular materials in the world, being used for much more than what its name suggests. Although it is commonly known as a building material, ready mixed concrete has many other uses that are not so obvious to us. 1) Roads What do roads have in […]
Of course, it’s essential that you give your concrete sufficient time to dry properly – you’ll be in a sticky situation if you don’t! But how long should you allow for concrete to dry? If you are planning on using ready mixed concrete in a building or renovation project, you will need to factor in […]
Pouring concrete is a process that requires extreme care and total precision. In order to maximise the likelihood that your efforts will produce a clean, neat finish, you need to choose your conditions carefully. On the date that you plan to lay the concrete, you will need to check the weather forecast in advance. Is […]
Laying concrete is a notoriously tricky task. The success of the end result rests on a huge range of different factors, each of which needs to be gotten absolutely right. As a result, trying to lay concrete in more adverse weather conditions can pose a risk, as it has the potential to compromise the finish […]
When you’re preparing for some upcoming building work, or a DIY home renovation project, there are some key points that you will need to decide on long before you get any tools out. Way before you think about getting started, it’s essential that you consider your choice of materials, and decide which would provide the […]
When it comes to undertaking new building work for your commercial or domestic property, ensuring that you use the correct type of concrete is an absolutely fundamental part of the process – it is, quite literally, a decision that can make or break the job. That’s why iMix concrete are proud to deliver both concrete […]
If you’re currently setting about creating the foundations for a new property or extension, there’s an awful lot of elements for you to consider. At this stage, it is imperative that you carefully consider how to lay the correct structural support features in place. One of the absolute key elements of foundation construction is footings. […]
Here at iMix Concrete we pride ourselves in providing quality mixed concrete, using prime and aggregate materials. We provide a vast array of concrete services: commercial and domestic concrete, concrete floors, concrete for builders and construction, high strength concrete, mini mix concrete, and lots more of other concrete types. An area in which we get […]
When it comes to choosing the right concrete for your construction project, making the wrong choice can cost you a significant amount of money, as well as potentially derailing the entire project. In this article, iMix are going to look at why you should choose industry-accredited ready-mix concrete for your construction project. It’s reliable The […]
Working out the amount of concrete you need for a job can be difficult to do, especially if it’s your first time using it for a project. Ending up with too much concrete volume can be unnecessarily costly, and ending up with too little means delays to your work. Luckily, our concrete calculator (UK) solves all your estimation problems and lets you know exactly how much concrete you’ll need for your project.
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