The Benefits Of Ready Mix Concrete For Your Project

10 September 2024

Concrete is an essential building material that forms the backbone of countless projects. This composite substance typically consists of cement, water and aggregates, where it can be poured into place, after which it will set to become a hard-wearing solid.


It can be difficult and expensive to get concrete mixes right, especially if a specific consistency is required for the project in question. This can lead to waste and schedule delays, making it difficult to complete building work on time.


Ready mix concrete poses a solution to these issues, where this is a pre-made substance containing everything that you’ll need to set a high quality concrete block. Some construction teams will prefer to work with this kind of product rather than mixing their own ingredients, as this helps to reduce labour and cut costs.


Read on to find out more about the benefits of using ready mix concrete for your project.



Guaranteed Quality


A key benefit of using ready mix concrete is that it’s already been manufactured to contain set quantities of ingredients. As such, the consistency and quality of the mix can be guaranteed, with an optimal water to cement ratio. This means there won’t be any unpleasant surprises once the mixture is poured and set.


Affordability


Another advantage of choosing ready mix concrete is that it can save you money throughout your project. This is because raw materials won’t need to be stored on-site, and you won’t have to hire expensive mixing equipment. As such, you will be able to work to a smaller budget while achieving the same results.


Improved Efficiency


Using ready mix concrete can save you time as well as money in comparison to using separate ingredients. This is because you won’t have to spend time measuring quantities or dismantling mixing tools, where you will also be able to keep your labour costs to a minimum.


Sustainability


Concrete can be environmentally harmful due to the energy used in cement production, and because of the quantities of water required. As such, using a pre-made mix is a good way to keep waste to a minimum, helping to cut down on carbon emissions and excessive water consumption.


WM Thompson & Sons: Ready Mix Concrete For Your Next Project


At WM Thompson & Sons, we supply a variety of concrete products to support your building endeavours. This selection includes ready mix and eco-friendly concrete, as well as self compacting options.


Beyond this, we also supply wet concrete and recycled aggregates, so we can meet your needs however you choose to operate.


Get in touch with our team today to find out more about our full product range. 

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