Signs You Need Ready Mix Concrete on Site

We can let you know when you no longer need to mix concrete be delivered to your site as ready mix.

The Volume Is Too High For A Site Mixer.

Most site mixers have a capacity of around 0.1 cubic meters for a single batch. Therefore, it very quickly becomes obvious that ready mix would be far better for most jobs when mixing on site in excess of 0.5 cubic meters (approximately 12 x 250ltr barrow loads).

The Pour Window Is Tight

Some structural pours are required to be completed in one continuous pour, such as a foundation. A site mixer cannot guarantee that the mix will be ready to pour before the previous batch has started to set, potentially resulting in a cold joint between the two loads. A ready mix truck can deliver the pour in one continuous pour, eliminating the risk of a cold joint.

Access Rules Out Repeated Loads

If your site has poor access, is on very steep ground or has very limited turning space then mixing on site in a Site Mixer will be extremely labour intensive. A single visit from a ready mix truck with a chute or pump to discharge the mix can save hours of work.

The Spec Needs to Be Consistent

When structural work is being carried out, such as ground beams or retaining walls, the mix has to be a specific mix to a given strength. The mix can be easily hand batched, but the mix will vary from batch to batch. Ready Mix Concrete is mixed to an exact specification and arrives on site to the exact specification every time. The HSE guidance on the safe handling of concrete on construction sites clearly states that mix consistency is a major issue on construction sites and it is one that can be easily eradicated by using Ready Mix Concrete.

You Are Working on a Forest of Dean Project

Local building companies that work in the Forest of Dean find that ready mix is the best option as it saves the hassle of site mixing in rural situations.

A useful reference for Concrete Forest Of Dean is https://www.monstermixconcrete.co.uk/concrete-forest-of-dean/.

Bad Weather Is Forecast

Cold weather – below 5 degrees C – causes concrete to cure slowly. In hot, dry weather the moisture in the concrete can evaporate quickly, leading to premature cracking. Ready mix mixes can include admixtures to counteract both these types of weather.

If several of the points listed above apply to your construction project then ready mix is almost certainly the way forward.