The pre-mix concrete is one type of construction material created by combining different types of aggregate materials and cement from its plant site. This ready mix concrete is a natural mix of cement and aggregates universally used in the construction industry. Depending on the specifications of the construction builder, it can be a mix of one hundred pounds of cement to one hundred pounds of sand. 

Less expensive

This premix concrete Brisbane is typically sprayed or poured at the project site, for easy and immediate use. Offhand, the most obvious benefit of this concrete is that it is less expensive than other types of concrete.

Moreover, it has better water-permeability than dry mixed and is easier to spread over a large area. This is one concrete that is versatile because of its many uses. Here are some more of its benefits.

Immediate use

This type of concrete can be used immediately after production. This makes it ideal for construction projects because it can be used to build walls, driveways, or foundations. 

It is mixed in a large batch, which allows for an even distribution of material. Since it is mixed in one place, mixing equipment needs to be brought only once.

Reduced time and cost

This is one custom-made concrete made to client’s requirements, and mixed at the plant before being delivered to the client, rather than being mixed on site. Because the concrete is made to the client’s requirements, only precise measurements are used, which means there is little wastage of materials, which in turn means less money is spent on the concrete.

Economical

As compared to engineered material used at construction sites, concrete production cost is very low. It is one of the reasons why concrete is inexpensive, and makes it widely available all over.

Compared to steel and other polymers, concrete is easy-to-use. The major materials used in concrete are cement, water and aggregates, all of which are easily available from stores or online.

Strength and optimization

These days, your ordered concrete for your construction site is optimized for strengths and hardening abilities. This concrete can strengthen at normal room temperature or even in ambient temperature. This concrete can be used irrespective of any weather conditions. 

Easy flow

If you have been to construction sites, you would notice those fresh concrete still in liquid state, flowing while poured into. (In ready mix version, the concrete is poured into various desired customized shapes and sizes to harden and used.)

Energy Efficient

The production cost of getting the mix of the concrete is far lower than any other usual material, for the simple reason that that the amount of energy required for the mix is low.

In cooking plain cement, one needs only 450 to 750 kWh per ton of energy. Reinforced concrete needs 800 to 3200 kWh per ton. This means the energy use is around 3 to 10 times.

Versatile 

Like the use of ready mix, the premix also has many various solutions (mixing of the different combinations of the concrete’s needed formula combinations) to suit the needs of the construction, ultimately.

Water resistance

Concrete usually comes with excellent description of the characteristics on water resistance. Sometimes however, the chemical present in water used for cooking can induce corrosion. Compared to wood and steel, concrete can withstand water corrosion. 

Chemical resistance

Sometimes, the chemicals present in water that is used for cooking cement can induce corrosion in the concrete. But, in comparison to wood and steel, concrete can withstand water corrosion without deterioration.  This characteristic of cement makes it ideal for structures like underwater or submerged posts, pipelines, canals, dams, and waterfronts.

In comparison to high temperatures, concrete can withstand high temperatures easily. It is the main component in concrete, calcium silicate hydrate, which acts as a binder. Concrete can withstand heat for 2-6 hours. Concrete is also used in fireproof steel.

Recycling 

Unlike industrial wastes where most materials are hard to recycle, cement is the opposite. In some ways, concrete can positively contribute to the environmental impact and reduces industrial wastes by having reused. The ingredients of concrete (water, aggregate, and cement) are all readily available.

More advantages 

 You can cast it in any shape and is highly durable. Casting is economical and low maintenance. It is fire-safe and can withstand high temperatures. It is resistant to winds and water. Lastly, concrete gives unparalleled durability. It is energy-efficient and recyclable. These factors are what make it one of the best building materials for foundations, walls, and floors.