When mixing on the jobsite, you would normally need a space to stock up on sand, gravel, and bags of cement, However, some projects don't have a large space for this. In many cases, small to medium projects stock up their sand, gravel, and cement on public roads or borrow a space from their neighbor.

This is one of the problems that Readycrete wants to solve. Readycrete is Philippines' first and only ready-mix concrete in a bag, ensuring that the required strength and quality are met on the jobsite without the need to stock up on sand, gravel, and cement. It minimizes the tendency of mixing errors, which is the primary cause of concrete problems, especially insufficient compressive strength.

It's also for those who encounter problems when ordering ready-mix concrete, especially when you only need RMC for small projects, or when you have accessibility issues in your area. Readycrete is a ready-mix concrete in a bag that can achieve 4,000 to 6,000 psi of compressive strength; you just need to add the right amount of water and mix for 10 minutes. It is recommend for footings, pedestals, columns, beams, slab repairs, retaining walls, etc.

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The term "screed" is often confused with concrete "topping". Many people are still asking these types of questions: - How thin can concrete topping be? - What is concrete topping mix used for? - How do I make concrete topping? - What is the best concrete topping for houses? Concrete topping is defined as a layer of high-strength concrete placed on an old, worn-out concrete surface to provide a dense, abrasion-resistant surface, to increase structural depth and strength of the base concrete. On the other hand, while most people recognize the use of concrete topping on many construction purposes, especially when repairing elevations, there are actually specific purposes for concrete toppings. Here at Buildrite, we want to popularize the term "screed", which is a concrete repair mortar and the prepacked counterpart of concrete toppings. A floor topping and screeds are different in terms of composition, thickness, and functionalities! In this episode, we're going to discuss these differences, how you can correct floor topping elevations before installing tiles, achieve high strength at 2mm to 20mm thickness, and some tips to prevent screeding problems. Additional Resources: - Installing tiles with Thin-Bed Method: https://youtu.be/_WIFAsR04iM - Repairing uneven floors: https://youtu.be/NSXtg13Nn0g - Repairing concrete scaling outdoors: https://youtu.be/pr-eggrbzb0 - Repairing concrete scaling indoors: https://youtu.be/uBRLx7x2pkA - Creating a slope to drain: https://youtu.be/2NdXHfTcNPc - Repairing concrete spalling on large areas: https://youtu.be/5VKbuEsP92I 🛒 Shop Online: Hardcrete Products - https://bit.ly/3zHTIvK Hardcrete EC 802 - https://bit.ly/3A9NOVU Cement Grip - https://bit.ly/3QtDJrV 🔨 Buy on Depots: https://bit.ly/3wgvEhD ☎️ Call Us: 0905 479 3992 | 09054793991 | 09054794008 📧 Email Us: [email protected] 🌐 Visit Our Website: http://www.magnaprime.com.ph/ 📱 Join Our Viber: https://bit.ly/3gZGjXN #ConcreteSolutions #Concrete #ConstructionProducts #Philippinecontractors #CivilEngineers #architectsPH #Concreterepair #concretedamage #Slabs #Roadrepair #RepairingConcrete #concretespalling #Concretescaling #Fiberreinforcedconcrete #Screeds #concretetopping

When mixing concrete on the jobsite, it's quite hard to achieve the compressive strength specified on its mix design, especially when you need around 4,000 up to 7,000 psi of compressive strength. This is where admixtures for concrete come in. Ingredients added to concrete, other than Portland cement, aggregates, or water, are referred to as concrete admixtures. While not required, they are sometimes used selectively to improve the concrete mix. Admixtures are used in concrete to alter its properties in various ways. Some common uses include improving workability, increasing or decreasing cure time, and increasing concrete strength. Admixtures can also be used for aesthetic reasons, such as to change the color of the cement. Whenever possible, concrete workability, water tightness, and strength should be achieved by selecting suitable types of aggregate, Portland cement, and maintaining a good water-cement ratio. In this episode, we're going to solve this problem using concrete admixtures, particularly the type of admixture that most small to medium projects need. - Water-Reducing Admixtures Water-reducing admixtures reduce the amount of water needed to produce concrete of a given consistency. They can also be used to improve the slump of concrete without requiring additional water, resulting in a lower water-cement ratio. By lowering the water-cement ratio, water-reducing admixtures can provide greater concrete strength while retaining the same workability. Lignin sulfonic acids and metallic salts are commonly used as water-reducing admixtures. - Superplasticizers Superplasticizers are organic compounds that transform a stiff concrete mix into one that flows more freely. They work by coating cement particles, causing them to break away from the lumps that typically result from mixing cement and water. Superplasticizers give each cement particle a negative charge, which causes them to repel each other providing a more thorough distribution. They are used either to facilitate placement of concrete or to reduce the water content of a concrete mix in order to increase its strength. - Accelerating Admixtures Accelerating admixtures, or accelerators for short, make concrete cure more quickly. In addition, they accelerate the strength development of concrete. Strength development can be further accelerated by using Type III high-early-strength Portland cement. By curing concrete at higher temperatures or lowering the water-cement ratio, additional acceleration can be achieved. Accelerators are typically used in cold weather to develop strength faster in order to offset potential freeze damage. With that, let's find out how admixtures can save cement cost while allowing you to achieve sufficient strength based on the function of the concrete.