Mini Concrete Deliveries

 

In construction, there are two very common types of concrete deliveries. These are the short-load (some people term it as a mini concrete) and the ready-mix.

 

Commonly used by homeowners and small residential contractors for small to moderate-sized projects, short load concrete is sometimes mixed on-site by the suppliers.

 

Most companies require a minimum order of one cubic yard for delivery, plus a delivery surcharge. (Be careful in your schedules and timing, since some companies will charge for delays.)

 

Immediate advantages

 

Short-load concrete deliveries are best for small to moderate residential projects, while a ready-mix concrete delivery is more suitable for large commercial projects with special specifications.

 

For the best results, homeowners who are uncomfortable laying their own concrete should work with a licensed contractor to design and build their project.

 

Mini concrete

 

A short load concrete delivery (mini concrete) is best for small residential and commercial projects that require small quantities of concrete.

 

Normally, during a short-load delivery, concrete providers drive a truck (either a volumetric or mini-barrel) to your job site. This concrete is then mixed on-site by the company staff.

After which, you (or your staff) are responsible for laying the concrete in the desired location.

 

Onsite mixing

 

Having the mixture prepared for you on-site saves enormous amounts of time (and money) in the long run compared to mixing your own concrete by hand.

 

Check some local companies if you can order just the volume of what you need. (Some can even give you in ¼ yard increments.) they can even supply some needed heavy-duty wheelbarrows, for instance for your use.

 

Amateur concrete mixers need to have to be sure that your new layer of concrete has to be at least 2 inches thick. If it's any thinner than that, it will easily crack under pressure and won't adequately bond to your surface.

 

Clean-up

 

Usually, companies will only rinse extension chutes or the wheelbarrows, and not the whole truck, so there would be no big mess in your place, usually associated with concrete delivery trucks.

 

The short load deliveries are favored by many people for use in their small home projects like walkways, garden walls, small slabs, retaining walls, outdoor steps, footings,  and patios, among others.

 

Ready-mix concrete deliveries

 

 Ready-mix concrete deliveries are best for specialty and commercial projects that call for a and time has been set for the concrete to be delivered, the concrete is prepared at the “batching location”.

 

Since the concrete is prepared at the mixing plant, the quality of the finished product is much higher than that of a short load delivery. Also, since the concrete travels from the mixing plant to the jobsite, it needs to be poured right away upon arrival at the site.

 

Some of the most common ready-mix concrete projects are commercial slabs, commercial retaining walls, large footings, and concrete structures.

 

You need to plan your concrete pour with professional help. Some generous concrete delivery companies can help you calculate the amount of needed concrete, be it a mini concrete Brisbane or a full professional concrete delivery for big projects.