Concrete suppliers have lots of tips and tricks to improve the quality of your jobs, including the use of concrete pumps. When pouring and levelling our concrete, you’ll notice how much time you can save, as well as the enhanced results achieved. Here are a few things to consider.
Accurate Concrete Pouring
The pouring of concrete is something which can affect the results of a job, including its accuracy. Historically, builders would pour concrete directly into their wheelbarrows and take it to where it was needed. However, this is incredibly time-consuming, increasing labour costs and leads to higher levels of waste. Pumps resolve these issues, as the liquid concrete travels through long cylinders instead, feeding directly into the site where the concrete needs to be poured.
Achieve High-Quality Finishes
The reduced handling involved when using our concrete pumps helps the mixture to retain its high quality, transporting it straight from the truck to the pouring site. Whether you’re using ready mix batches or on-site mixed concrete, the consistency will remain the same, compared with mixing concrete in a drum, which may need additional water to be added if the job is taking some time. An excess amount of water in the mixture can result in more shrinkage and cracking as the additional water evaporates. Pumps quickly pour the concrete created in the mixing truck without having to adjust the ratio of materials added as time goes on.
Pump Anywhere Across Your Site
Pumps open up the possibilities of where concrete can be poured, whether it’s a tight spot in which vehicles can’t gain easy access to or a site at a raised level. Two of the main types of concrete pump you can choose are groundline or boom pumps. Groundline concrete pumps run along the ground (thus the name), whereas boom pumps use an extendable arm to reach areas at height or those which have restricted access. The boom arm places the pump exactly where it needs to be before pouring begins.
Faster Pouring & Levelling
The speed at which the concrete is poured from the pumps means the entire mixture is at the same consistency when levelling takes place. This makes it much easier to level concrete, creating a higher quality finish. It’s also easier to control where the concrete is poured in the first place, ensuring there’s even coverage across the site where it’s required. This cuts project times considerably, which is great if you’re a construction worker on a strict schedule or a property owner who wants to get the job finished. Pumps are also useful for those undertaking a domestic project who have little experience of handling concrete.
At Network Concrete, we’re not only a reliable supplier of high-quality concrete but concrete pumps too. If you need any advice about the type of pump you need or the process of pouring and levelling the mixture, contact our team. We work across Sussex locations, including Redhill, Reigate and Saltdean. Call now on 0800 222 9099 for a free, competitive quote.
