What type of concrete mix should you use for your project?

Exposed Aggregate

Instead of using the usual 19mm stone, we use a stunning, multicoloured pea stone aggregate in our concrete. This unique choice allows the finisher to remove the top layer of cement, revealing the beautiful pea stone beneath. This exposed aggregate is commonly used for driveways, walkways, patios, and pool areas, but can also be utilized on vertical surfaces like decorative walls.

Colour Additives

Color hardeners: Typically in powder form and are applied on top of newly poured concrete. They are then blended into the surface using a float or trowel, resulting in a surface coloration. This type of colour can be purchased from Form and Build formandbuild.com

Fiber mesh reinforcement

Fiber mesh, composed of delicate strands of nylon, is a beneficial addition to concrete mixes. This material significantly enhances surface bonding and minimizes the occurrence of plastic shrinkage cracks. Acting as a versatile reinforcement, fiber mesh boosts the impact, shatter, and abrasion resistance of concrete, improving its durability and toughness!

Our Volumetric Mixers can add fiber to your concrete!

Chemical Additives

Calcium/accelerator: A non corrosive accelerator can be added to your concrete mix. The addition of accelerator speeds the setting time of the concrete. Also used for cold weather pours

RETARDERS: Retarders are typically used to delay the onset of setting or to increase the setting time. Can be used to retard concrete during hot weather. Allows time for proper placement and finishing without cold joints in all weather conditions. We can add retardant to your Concrete

WATER REDUCERS: All of our concrete mixes include a water reducer. Water reducers consist of chemicals that aim to reduce the water to cement ratio in concrete. As a result, they increase strength and workability while minimizing impact on any other properties of the concrete.