Is ready-mixed concrete better than site-mixed concrete?

Because of the increased risk of screed failing in the UK, contractors and builders are more cautious when selecting their screed. Pre-mixed screed is what you prefer. This screed is made in the factory and delivered to you. You may prefer to rely on the expertise of a skilled screeder who will mix the screed on-site.

Ready Mix Sreeds

The benefits of

• Convenience Ready-mix screed is convenient because it’s made in a factory with high quality standards and shipped to you via a tipper truck.
• Quality Control: The screed mix is produced in accordance with European Standards BSEN13813. Before leaving the factory, it has been subject to stringent quality control.

The Advantages:

• Prices:Readymix screeds are more expensive than site-mixed screeds.
• Limited flexibility:Ready-to-mix screeds contain retardants that stop the screed setting or hardening after a specific time. Unexpected delays on the road or at site can render entire batches unusable.

It can be more difficult to correct an error in the initial assessment for screed thickness and material amounts. This could lead to an unexpected requirement for additional screed loads. It can be difficult to locate additional batches. You can get screed delivered fast to your location.

• Wastage refers to a greater amount of wastage than site mixed screeds.
• Specialialist screeders may not always be able to lay readymixed screeds. Specialist screeders prefer site-mixing to ready-mixed screeds due to the high cost and limited flexibility to adjust to plan changes. Workers who do not have the necessary skills or training to mix screeds can install ready-mixed ones. It is crucial to include the screeder in the design and planning phases.

Site Mixed Screeds

The benefits of

• Flexibility — The screeds can be mixed right on the spot according to your needs. This allows you to modify your plan more easily without having to make major budget adjustments. Sceed accelerators, and other additives can be used as needed. Mixing screed locally reduces waste and landfill. It helps to reduce carbon footprint.
• Pricing — This pricing is less expensive than ready-mixed screeds because it does not include the premium for mixing at factory and delivery to site. Site mixing allows you to be more flexible and adapt to changes in plans, as well as allowing for greater control over unexpected expenses.
• Skilled workmanship.Site mixing is preferred to ready-mixed screeds. This is because it allows for greater flexibility and lower costs. Sceed pumps and force action mixers can also be used on-site to produce screed mixes that are comparable in quality to those produced in factories.

The Advantages

Evaluation of screed mixture quality: All screeds are not subject to the current European Standards. The precision of batching and mixing can cause results to vary depending on the skill and expertise of the screeder.

Quality Control Quality management is entirely dependent on the screeder/screeding contractors.