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There are several very good reasons why concrete is the most commonly used man-made material on the planet and the second overall, with only water ahead of it. The most common factors include it being so strong, so reliable…

Experienced builders and garden landscapers will generally know how much concrete is needed for those projects they carry out regularly, whether that’s laying a new driveway, creating a base for a garden shed or putting in fence posts.

Making concrete is a much more complicated business than just mixing cement, aggregates and water together. Different projects require different grades of concrete in order to achieve the desired results. 

In many cases, it’s important that…

A good driveway isn’t just a handy private parking space on which those of us without garages (or with garages that are being used for something else) can safely leave our cars. It’s also a key element in…

When you’re having new carpet or tiles laid on an old and uneven floor, or you’re installing a whole new floor complete with a new concrete base, you’ll often be told that you need a layer of

So, you’ve placed your order for ready-mix concrete and you’re itching to crack on with the next stage of your project. So all you need to do is sit back and wait for your delivery, right?

Well, not…

When you need to pour concrete outside, there are perfect weather conditions that help you get the best results – and warm and dry is nearly always the best combination!

Unfortunately, if there’s one thing you can’t…

When we mix concrete, we do it using a combination of cement, water and aggregates. These are mixed in different quantities depending on the type of job you are working on. 

Most people will understand the…