When ordering concrete, it’s important to know exactly what grade you need. By grade, we mean how cement-heavy the mix is. That’s why we have created our concrete guide.
It’s important when ordering concrete to be clued in on what grades are typically used for which jobs.
Below is a concrete guide highlighting the different uses for grades of concrete.
Also known as GEN 1: A wetter, less stone & sand-heavy mix used by both homeowners and contractors. Typical uses for GEN 1/C10/15 are:
A mix best suited for flooring with no cages or metal embedded. Typical uses for C15/20 are:
This is the mix you would be best using for commercial/lightweight domestic construction, or for projects where there is unstable ground. C20/25 can be used for:
This grade of concrete is very versatile and has a range of uses, which are:
Used mostly in a commercial capacity, C28/35 is used best for:
This the strongest grade of concrete we offer, suitable for the following applications:
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