Concrete is widely used in the construction industry due to amazing characteristics and countless advantages compared to other materials. Its properties make it a default choice for commercial concrete workers. It is adaptable, strong and durable, flexible, economical and a lot more. 

What is a concrete? 

A concrete is a mixture of water, coarse aggregates, fine aggregates and cement. The ratio and proportion if these materials in a concrete mixture determines a lot of its properties. Which makes it as a very flexible material when it comes to construction. when we say commercial concrete, it is a concrete used build and enhance facilities such as office spaces, warehouse, stores, industrial facilities and almost every structure we can see around used commercially. Floors, pavements, gutters, walls and many architectural details are made from commercial concrete.  

What are the different types of Commercial Concrete? 

Different alterations of the ratio of concrete mixing makes a variety of choices for contractors to use. Depending on the application, we can select and create the best type of concrete mix easily. 

Normal Concrete Mix  

Normal concrete mix is the most common type and is widely used for general applications such as walls for commercial buildings. Its ingredients are very common and are easily available in the market. It is a mixture of cement, water and aggregates (sand and stones). Its settling time is from 30 to 90 minutes and it hardens for about a week. This type of mix has a high compressive strength but a lower tensile strength.  

High Strength Mix 

This type of concrete mixture is also commonly used by contractors for its advantages. It is very strong and durable and is applicable for structures where heavy loads are expected like highways. Its mixture is made of low water to cement ratio and high-quality aggregates are to be used. Additional special mixtures are added to achieve a stronger composition. It has a higher settling time than the normal mix and requires additional expertise to create. Its defining factors is its high compressive strength. 

High-Performance Mix 

This mixture is same as the previous high strength mix, but their main difference is that high performance mix is stronger than high strength mix. Its defining factors is the high strength, high durability and high workability. High performance mix is commonly used for structures like large pillars, massive buildings and skyscrapers and warehouse facilities. This would require an expert and professional to achieve the exact mixture and for its application.  

Air Entrained Concrete 

This type of concrete is one of the recent technologies in the concrete industry. It is made introducing air bubbles to the mix. These air bubbles are inserted during the mixing of concrete which survives during the hardening process. Its is for special purpose applications; it is used for freeze-thaw resistance where it offers a support for pressure relief when water inside the concrete freezes and wont affect the internal stresses too much.  

The types of concrete mixes mentioned above are just some of the many options that a commercial concrete offer. Different applications require different types of mixes from the most basic to the more complex ones. This just shows the tremendous advantage that commercial concrete offers for industrial structures. If you need an expert contractor that are highly reputable and are already an established name in the industry, contact commercial concrete Denver now to get best concrete solutions available in the market!