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Concrete mix

Posted by David Lee, on
What is the mix ratio for concrete for a drive?
Mark Leverton

Mark Leverton

Hi David 5 parts ballast to 1 part cement is typical. Depth should be around 125- 175 mm for traffic up to two tonne, sub soil and ground conditions being good. Consider a steel mesh and you should also put in expansion joints in every 4 metres. Hope this helps Mark Surrey Hills Landscaping

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