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If you’re working on a new project, such as a new walkway or an addition to your home, you may need concrete. Whether it’s a home renovation or a construction project, ready-mix concrete has proved to be an easy and popular choice. But if you’re not an expert on concrete, you may have some questions. Miller’s Ready Mix Concrete and Block of Mayfield, NY, has provided the answers to some of your questions.

Common FAQs Regarding Ready-Mix Concrete

What Are the Types of Ready-Mix Concrete?

There are three different types of ready-mix concrete; transit mixed, shrink mixed, and central mixed.  The difference between them is the point at which the concrete is mixed. With transit-mixed concrete, or dry batched, the concrete is mixed primarily during transit. Shrink-mixed concrete is mixed partially at a plant, with the remaining concrete being mixed in the drum mixer of the truck. Central-mixed concrete is mixed completely as the plant prior to entering the truck.

What Strength of Concrete Should You Get?

concreteThere are two types of concrete; reinforced and non-reinforced. If you are using reinforced concrete for footing or slabs on grade, the range should be between 3,500 and 4,000 PSI. If the concrete is to be used for suspended slabs, beams, or girders, the recommended strength is 3,500 to 5,000. For retaining walls or columns, you should go with 3,000 to 5,000 PSI. If you go with non-reinforced concrete, footings and walls should be 2,500 PSI, pavements should be 4,000 to 5,000 PSI, and other home improvements between 3,500 and 4,500 PSI.

How Much Ready-Mix Concrete Do You Need?

Once you’ve decided the strength of concrete you need, you’ll want to know how much you should purchase. Some simple math will help you make that decision. If you’re planning on working with a rectangular area, multiply the length times the width times the thickness in feet, then divide by 27. For a cylindrical shape, take the height times 3.14 times the square cylindrical radius and divide that by 27. You’ll want to allow for some extra concrete to be safe. It’s usually recommended to order five to 10 percent of your total concrete as extra in case it’s needed.

If you’re looking to order ready-mix concrete, you probably have some questions such as how much and what strength to order. These tips will ensure that you get the proper amount and the right type of concrete. If you need additional information for any project, Miller’s Ready Mix Concrete has been providing delivery for upstate New York for 40 years and is there to help. You can contact them by calling (518) 661-5601 or visiting their website.

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