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At Madmix, all the ready-mix concrete which we produce at our Cambridgeshire base is accredited. But who by, and what does it mean? Here we explain the background to the system of accreditation – and why it means all our admixtures have to be of the same high quality. What are Our Accreditations? At […]
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Concrete isn’t just for multi-storey car parks, dams, bridges and other large structures. It’s also widely used in paths, driveways, foundations and patio bases, as well as a host of other home improvement projects. Here Madmix, who offer domestic concrete delivery in Cambridge and the surrounding area, explain why you can rely on us […]
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The Concrete Society’s annual awards, which took place in London this month, have shown that sustainability is a growing trend within the construction industry. As experts in concrete, it’s always fascinating to see how other companies around the country are utilising it in their construction projects. The outright winner was 1 New Park Square, Edinburgh, […]
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Improved health and safety measures, including an increase in the number of smoke alarms, mean that commercial fires are now much less frequent than they were a few years ago. However, government figures suggest there are still more than 22,000 fires in the workplace every year in the UK. The risk of a commercial fire […]
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Commercial concrete is a very different beast to its domestic counterpart. This is because it usually needs to be stronger, more durable and cope with heavier loads and overall usage. It could also be exposed to potentially harmful chemicals, higher temperatures, and water (particularly on bridges, dams and other major construction projects). It may […]
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Many home DIY projects take place either in the summer or over a Bank Holiday weekend when the days are longer, the weather is warmer and homeowners are likely to have some time off work. However, if you are using any concrete, then very high temperatures have the potential to create some issues with the […]
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A delivery of fresh, ready-mix concrete for a new garden path, driveway or foundation can go without a hitch, provided you follow a few simple steps. Madmix, who supply domestic concrete to customers in Cambridge and the surrounding area, provide some top tips to make sure your project proceeds as planned. Prepare the Site […]
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Although concrete is one of the most durable materials used in the construction industry, there are occasions when it can start showing signs of wear and tear much earlier than expected. Madmix, who supply accredited concrete to businesses and households in Huntingdon, Royston, St Ives and around Cambridgeshire, identify some of the key factors that […]
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You might feel that, for a small domestic project such as a garden shed or garage base, you don’t need to call in the experts, and you can mix the concrete yourself. However, this is usually a false economy. Here Madmix, a leading ready mix concrete company based in Cambridgeshire, explain why. The Quality […]
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One of the most important features of ready-mix concrete is its workability. Here Madmix, a leading concrete company in Cambridgeshire, examine what the term means, how it is achieved, and how we can supply an admixture which meets your needs. The Definition ‘Workability’ is defined as ‘how easily freshly mixed concrete can be placed, […]
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