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Standard concrete
Concrete mix designs used to create concretes with pre-defined attributes, such as compressive strength or abrasion resistance are known as Standardised prescribed concretes. These concretes are made in accordance with the quantity of materials required in the British Standard and defined within BS 8500.
ST1 Concrete
Standardised prescribed concretes are the mix designs used to create concretes with pre-defined attributes, such as compressive strength or abrasion resistance. These concretes are defined within BS 8500. Usually made on site and in accordance with the quantity of materials required in the British Standard.
What is ST1 readymix concrete?
ST1 concrete is widely used in general, non-structural projects both commercial and domestic. Also known as or wet lean mix concrete.
7.5N/mm2 – 28 days typical concrete strength
ST1 concrete applications
- Kerb or ‘edge’ bedding
- Drainage
- Haunching and backing
- Blinding
ST2 Concrete
What is ST2 readymix concrete?
ST2 concrete is used for general and house building applications throughout the construction industry. ST2 readymix is an ideal concrete for non-reinforced foundations and slab bases for houses, extensions orangeries or conservatories. Widely used as trench-fill, drainage edge bedding, kerbing and patios.
10N/mm2 – 28 days typical concrete strength
ST2 Concrete Applications
- Pad foundations
- Fill
- Trench fill
- Drainage
- Internal floor – blinding
- Non-reinforced strip footings
- Fence posts
- Small domestic use external use bases
ST3 Concrete
What is ST3 readymix concrete?
ST3 concrete is widely used in internal floor slabs, perfect for domestic applications and foundations.
15N/mm2 – 28 days typical concrete strength
ST3 Concrete Applications
- Bases
- Foundations for patios, orangeries
- Foundations for walls, garages, houses and extensions
- Paving for patios
- Non-reinforced bases and oversites
ST4 Concrete
What is ST4 readymix concrete?
ST4 concrete consistency is extremely fluid as it’s one of the wettest ST mixes. Used widely throughout lightweight commercial and domestic projects agriculture and industrial applications.
20N/mm2 – 28 days typical concrete strength
ST4 Concrete Applications
- Bedding
- Bases for sheds and workshops and garages
- Floor slabs
ST5 Concrete
What is ST5 readymix concrete?
Used mainly for structural and support beams, roadworks & agricultural applications ST5 concrete is also popular in external paving and floor slab construction.
25N/mm2 – 28 days typical concrete strength
ST5 Concrete Applications
- Agricultural equipment stores, stables and kennels
- Signage posts for highways
- Slabs
- External paving base
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Using our experience and knowledge we are here to advise on any project requirement. We offer a wide range of readymix and high performance concretes. Our team is here to create the perfect solution to meet your exact requirements, no matter how specific they may be. We offer a range of concrete additives and admixtures to tailor your concrete solution.
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Why choose Ace Minimix readymix concrete
Competitive concrete prices
Experienced sales team who can offer advice for end use suitable mixes
Concrete advice and delivery from people who know your region
FORS accredited drivers
Specialising in small loads of concrete from 0.5m3 to 4m3
Prompt, reliable and friendly service
Small agile delivery trucks = better site access and less risk of damage
Ask us about low carbon concrete options with CEVO
Types of concrete & screed
Ace Minimix Ready Mix Standard concrete
We cannot be held responsible for any variation in size of the actual delivery vehicle due to the numerous and varied minimix concrete trucks within our fleet. Please contact a member of our team if you have very specific access issues and we will be happy to arrange a site visit.
The truck dimensions are for indication / illustration purposes only.
Max Gross Weight: 18 Tonnes
Width: 9ft 8in (294cm)
Length: 21ft 10in (665cm)
Height: 12ft (366cm)
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We are your local minimix concrete and flowing screed supplier in the Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside areas. We supply concrete to projects of all sizes and offer same day concrete delivery.
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