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TYPES OF CONCRETE
STRENGTHS & GRADINGS
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Types of Concrete
When looking for the right quantity and quality of concrete for any project, look no further than Mixcrete. We are proud to offer a selection of concrete types to suit varying applications. Our comprehensive range of concrete allows us to help our customers with projects of any type and size, from minor domestic works to major commercial applications.
Whether you want the concrete delivered and poured directly, or you want the ability to change the mix as you progress, our professional team is on hand to help.
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Concrete Strengths
Whether your requirement for concrete be for laying foundations, flooring, for patios, walls, driveways and more. We can deliver you the perfect blend of concrete mix that is fit for purpose. We only mix primary aggregates so you can be sure that our concrete is strong enough to withstand time and the load is it expected to withhold. Concrete strength is measured by the weight in can withstand 28 days after it has been laid and cured.
Our concrete strengths range from grade C10 to C40.
C10, with a strength of 8 newtons, is designed for kerb backing and bedding.
C40, our strongest concrete with a strength of 40 newtons, is designed to withstand heavy duty loads.
Concrete Grading
We offer different grades of concrete to cater for different requirements and applications.
Our gradings range from C8 – a wet mix concrete used for kerb backing and bedding – and C10 concrete for drainage works, to C40 concrete for structural usage and farming.
We also offer PAV 1 and 2 concrete grades, which include air-entrainment additives that help protect the surface from freeze-thaw problems.
C8 / Gen 0
Characteristics
Relatively weak wet/lean mix concrete, used in applications where a firm base is required but no structural strength.
What's it used for?
Strength
- Edgings
- Kerb Beddings
- Backing
- Haunching
28 day strength / 8N
C10 / Gen 1
Characteristics
What's it used for?
Strength
- Garden walls
- Strip footings
- Trench fill
- Pad foundations
- Oversite below suspended slabs
- Drainage works
- Binding house floors
28 day strength / 10N
C15 / Gen 2
Characteristics
Suitable for house and internal floors where a non-permanent finish is required (e.g. floors to be covered by carpet/tile etc).
What's it used for?
Strength
- Foundations
- Floors with no permanent finish (tiles or carpet)
- Floors with no embedded metal eg. House/garage etc.
- Footings for small walls
- Sheds, etc
28 day strength / 15N
C20 / Gen 3 / ST1
Characteristics
Commonly used to light duty applications.
What's it used for?
Strength
- Foundations (single storey)
- Internal floor slabs
- Oversites
28 day strength / 20N
C25 / ST2
Characteristics
Extremely versatile mix, used for many domestic & commercial applications. Commonly used for foundations for houses & extensions.
What's it used for?
Strength
- Footings
- Foundations
- Groundwork
- Mass concrete & trench fill
- Kerbing
- Patios
28 day strength / 25N
C30 / ST3
Characteristics
Commonly used for pavements and external light use applications.
What's it used for?
Strength
- Driveways
- External Parking
- Access routes for HGV’s
- Patios
- Garage base
- Pavements
28 day strength / 30N
C35 / ST4
Characteristics
Mainly used for external slabs for heavy duty applications where the ground is subjected to heavy loading and scraping.
What's it used for?
Strength
- Heavy duty external paving and slabbing
- Re-enforced bases for commercial and agricultural walls and floors
- Re-enforced bases for workshops
28 day strength / 35N
C40 / ST5
Characteristics
Mainly used for structural and support beams, roadworks & agricultural use.
What's it used for?
Strength
- Structural & industrial applications e.g. Road signs, lamp posts
- HGV parks
- Farms
- Ironworks
28 day strength / 40N
PAV 1
Characteristics
Contain an air-entrainment additive to create small sized bubbles in the concrete. This helps protect the surface from freeze-thaw. Mainly used for external slabs for light duty applications.
What's it used for?
Strength
- Driveways
- External slabs (light duty)
28 day strength / 30N
PAV 2
Characteristics
What's it used for?
Strength
- External slabs
- HGV yards
- Car parks (heavy duty)
28 day strength / 35N
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Commercial & Domestic
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