Concrete & Cement
Practical UK concrete and cement guides from Build Journal: mix ratios, ready-mix and bagged costs, and laying a shed base, plus free concrete calculators.
All Concrete & Cement guides
How to Mix Concrete: UK Ratios, Method and Curing
A practical UK guide on how to mix concrete: the common cement, sand and ballast ratios, mixing by hand or by mixer, water content, slump, curing and the mistakes that weaken a pour.
Concrete Cost UK: Ready-Mix Prices, Bagged Cost and Pump Hire
A plain-English UK concrete cost guide: ready-mix price per m3, minimum loads and part-load charges, the cost of mixing your own from bags, when ready-mix wins, and pump hire rates.
How to Lay a Shed Base: Concrete, Paving Slabs and Plastic Grid Options
A practical UK guide on how to lay a shed base: concrete, paving slabs and plastic grid options, the right thickness, timber formwork, a ballast and cement mix, levelling and curing times.