Commonly known as 'GGBS'evoBuild low carbon GGBS is Ground Granulated Blast furnace Slag, commonly known as ‘GGBS’.It is a cement substitute, manufactured from a by-product...
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published an updated version of BS 8500, the standard for concrete, to allow the specification of a wider range of lower carbon...
Concrete curing is an essential part of the overall concrete laying process. Curing is vital for both strength and durability, and it helps to maintain concrete hydration,...
Mixture of materials can influence the colour
Concrete is a mixture of materials, the variability of which can influence the colour of the finished concrete.
However,...
Effects of 10 more litres to a cubic metre
We often get customers who insist we add more water to the concrete on site, so before we do we advise them on it and if they...
Additional care must be taken when placing concrete in cold weather. If young concrete is allowed to cool below freezing point it may be damaged to such an extent that it...
Prevent thermal crackingMass concrete, usually thicker than 0.5m, may require some form of thermal management to prevent thermal cracking (thermal shock).This occurs when...
What causes cracks in concrete slabs?Chances are if you are reading this then you are one of many concrete users or purchasers who unfortunately has experienced cracking.The...
A ready-mixed CFA piling concrete
Heidelberg Materials EasyPile® CFA has been specifically formulated for CFA piling concrete using the admixture system Sika® ...
A bespoke concrete solution used in secant pilingEasyPile® SP is a bespoke concrete solution used in secant piling for constructing retaining walls using interlocked...
Hardwearing and highly durableHeidelberg Materials EasyWay® uses a specialist blend of ingredients to create a hardwearing, highly durable and quality-assured product....
Durable concrete for foundationsHeidelberg Materials EasyFound® contains a carefully balanced mix of cement, sand and aggregate to produce the most durable concrete...
Internal flooring needs metHeidelberg Materials EasyGround® offers a highly durable and stable finish for all your internal flooring needs.Where to use itInternal house...
Reinforced steel flooringHeidelberg Materials EasyGround Plus® is designed for reinforced steel flooring applications.Where to use itGarage floorsWorkshop floorsLight...
Designed specifically for modern farmingHeidelberg Materials FarmYard® uses a specialist blend of ingredients to create a hardwearing, highly durable and quality-assured...
