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If you want a large amount of concrete, then it’s usually much more convenient for us to deliver it to you rather than either collecting it or making it yourself. At Madmix, we operate a fleet of concrete barrel truck mixers from our Cambridgeshire base; here we explain the advantages of using this particular mode […]
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Concrete is one of the strongest and most durable of man-made materials. Sometimes, however, additional strength is needed because of the loads the concrete will have to support as part of its everyday use in important and/or large projects. Here Madmix, who supply fibre reinforced concrete in Newmarket and the surrounding area, explain why this […]
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Although it can be tempting to go with one of the ‘big names’ when it comes to buying your concrete – or to mix it yourself – there are a lot of advantages when it comes to buying from a local ready-mix company. Here Madmix, a leading concrete supplier in Royston, as well as throughout […]
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At Madmix, we can say that we produce kitemark concrete. But what does the phrase mean, and why is it important? Kitemark Concrete Carrying the kitemark for concrete means that all our concrete admixtures – whether you are talking about waterproof, reinforced, pumpable, lean mix, sulphate resisting or any of the others – are all […]
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Many types of concrete can be pumped, thanks to slight variations in the admixture’s ingredients. Here Madmix, who offer pumpable concrete in the Cambridgeshire area, look at some of the key advantages of ordering and using this type of admixture. It’s Faster and Saves Time Using a pump – or several pumps – is […]
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One of the core tasks for most construction projects is working out how much you will need of the various building materials – including concrete. Here Madmix, accredited concrete suppliers in Cambridgeshire, explain the formula you can use to ascertain how much concrete you will need, and why it can be worth adding a little […]
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Many construction projects require the use of reinforced concrete because of the stresses and strains the structure will be placed under. For instance, it’s widely used on farms because the driveways, paths and tracks need to cope with the weight of heavy agricultural vehicles; factories are also a big user because the floors need to […]
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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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