Here at RT Mycock & Sons we specialise in providing ready mix concrete to the agriculture sector across the North West.
The mix of concrete and the use of concrete in agriculture is a vital part of the sector so it is imperative to get this right. The mix for agriculture needs to be durable and versatile and be able to withstand the high pressure of an agricultural environment .
When you think of farmland and agricultural environments, images of green fields and open meadows likely come to mind. Concrete, on the other hand, is more commonly associated with urban landscapes like towns, cities, and other developed areas. Concrete is used in agriculture for building strong farm use buildings and also for flooring.
There are a few key aspects that a high grade agricultural concrete will need to have to ensure it is fit for purpose and we will look at these below.
Strength – Specialist agricultural concrete needs to be extremely strong. The buildings that use agricultural concrete need to be able to withstand extreme pressures and to protect livestock and also crops. The strength of the concrete needs to be of a very high grade to be able to cope with heavy farm machinery and being used daily.
Durable – Agricultural concrete needs to be very durable. The concrete is going to be subjected to heavy use and extreme weather, The concrete mix we use for agricultural projects will always be produced to ensure the concrete is as strong and durable as possible. We will use high grade, strengthening materials to make the mix effective for use within the faming industry.
Versatile The mix used for agricultural concrete needs to be versatile to fit to its purpose. We will discuss all the needs for the concrete in detail before arranging a specific versatile mix specific for the needs of the farm.
Non slip properties – This is an important one when it comes to agricultural use. The mix needs to have noon slip properties. This is due to the use of the concrete by the farming staff and also for the animals. Agricultural areas are often wet and non slip properties being added to agricultural concrete helps to ensure safety.
Cleaning – As agricultural concrete is often used in quite dirty environments it needs to be easy to clean. The concrete will not only need to be smooth to allow good cleaning processes it will need to be able to prevent bacteria and odour from manifesting within it.
Corrosion – Lastly our agricultural concrete will be developed specifically to be resistant to corrosion due to the exposure the concrete will have to chemicals and waste materials.
If you are in the agricultural sector and would like to know more about our high grade agricultural mixes of concrete contact us today for a friendly, informal chat.