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Ready Mix Concrete or Site Mix Concrete? Learn About Their Advantages!
General in construction, ready mix concrete is usually of higher quality than site mixed concrete, but the best choice still depends on the scale of the project and the cost.
Ready mix concrete is a type of concrete that has been mixed using machinery and meets high quality standards. Because ready mix concrete generally has a consistent mix composition, its quality is excellent for construction projects and it speeds up the concrete pouring process on site.
In addition, in construction, we also use the term “Site Mix.” Site Mix refers to the process of mixing concrete manually using a concrete mixer or by hand. The materials used to make concrete manually include cement, sand, crushed stone, and water.
When is the best time to use ready mix concrete?
Ready mix concrete is typically used for large scale and multi story projects. Because of its consistent quality and strength, ready mix concrete also speeds up the concrete pouring process on a project. The production process for ready mix concrete takes place at a plant, where the composition is carefully calculated using advanced manufacturing technology. As a result, the concrete produced meets high quality standards and is strong.
When is it best to use site mixed concrete?
Sitemix concrete is typically used for small scale projects or hard to reach locations that concrete mixer trucks cannot access. Sitemix concrete is a great solution because it is produced using small concrete mixers in addition to addressing access issues, using sitemix concrete can also reduce concrete pouring costs on projects. The quality standards of the concrete produced depend on the mix design created directly by the workers, so its strength consistency may differ from that of ready mix concrete.
Which is better: SiteMix or Ready Mix concrete?
In terms of concrete quality and strength, ready mix concrete remains the top choice, as it is produced directly at the plant, ensuring that its quality meets building standards. In terms of price, it may be more expensive than site mixed concrete.
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Type | Cost | Advantages | Disadvantage |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Ready Mix Concrete | It is more expensive because it is manufactured directly at the factory and meets concrete quality standards. | + Faster + Stronger + The concrete meets high quality standards | – The cost is much higher – Road access must be wide because deliveries are made using concrete mixer trucks |
2. Site Mix Concrete | It’s cheaper because the concrete is mixed and poured on-site. | + Work is done on site + Lower production costs + Can be customized to meet your needs | -The quality of concrete depends on the skill involved in mixing the concrete ingredients -The process is still done manually and takes time to prepare the concrete |
In conclusion:
- If you want strong concrete for your building and fast construction, use ready mix concrete. It’s more expensive, but the quality meets high standards because it’s manufactured in a plant and the composition of the materials is directly controlled by computer.
- Use Sitemix concrete if you want to minimize construction costs and if the access roads are difficult for concrete mixer trucks to navigate. The quality of the concrete depends on the mix design prepared on-site at the project location.