Answering Common Questions About Concrete Delivery
Posted on Sep 21, 2016 1:35pm PDT
Concrete is one of the strongest construction materials in popular use
today. If you’re planning a construction project in the near future,
chances are you’ll need some concrete at one point or another. Instead
of going out and getting the concrete yourself, consider opting for professional
concrete delivery in San Francisco. Below are a few answers to some questions you may have about concrete delivery.
Is my job too big or small for concrete delivery?
You’ll be glad to know that there’s no job too small for concrete
delivery. Whether you’re installing a small staircase or a huge
patio, we can provide the concrete. If your job requires more than 100
yards of concrete, however, then traditional delivery in a mixing truck
probably won’t cut it. But don’t worry, you’ll still
get your concrete via a mobile batching plant at your construction site.
A batching plant can seriously increase the amount of concrete available
for your project.
How should I prepare for concrete delivery?
When scheduling your concrete delivery, choose a time at which you will
be ready to pour. Make sure all the preliminary steps have been completed,
then confirm with your concrete contractor prior to delivery. On the day
of delivery, just make sure the truck can get within roughly 12 feet of
the job site. If that’s not possible, then at least make sure there’s
a way to wheelbarrow in concrete. When in doubt, have your concrete contractor
help you determine the best way to actually get the concrete to the job site.
How much time do I have to pour the concrete?
Once the concrete is delivered to your project site via truck and mixed
with water, you will have about 90 minutes to pour it before the quality
of the concrete suffers. This is why it’s important to time your
concrete delivery correctly—especially if multiple trucks are involved.
Reach out to your concrete contractor for help determining how much concrete
you’ll need and how you can prevent cracking.