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Published on 9/1/2017

Published by marketing@concretebroker.com.au

Spring has sprung - happy concreting!

There's never been a better time to concrete. But keep on your guard dangers lurk

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Spring has sprung in Australia. And there's never been a better time to concrete. The sun is out, the weather is holding up and the future's looking bright. Okay so the magpies are swooping and there's the occasional windy day but there's never been a better time to book your pump job in, ring your reinforcing supplier and book in the concreter's.

 

   

 

But remember, Summer is fast approaching. Those hot days with low relative humidity toward the end of Spring and start of Summer can catch you off your guard. Concrete needs to be protected, so don't forget to stock up with some Aliphatic Alcohol for protection against the weather. The last thing you need at this time of year is concrete cracking.

 

  

 

If you're after suppliers on our website why not check in with the following suppliers. They can organise for it to be delivered to you along with your colour, accessories and anything else you require.

Construction Industry Supplies : https://www.concretebroker.com/ConstructionIndustrySupplies

Colourcrete Concreters Warehouse :  https://www.concretebroker.com/ColourcreteConcretersWarehousePtyLtd

 

For more information on what not to do read this article : 

Here's ten "Don't do's" when it comes to pouring and finishing concrete : https://www.concretebroker.com/Blog/View/174

 

Forewarned is forearmed. You're now armed and dangerous. 

Happy Concreting!
From all the team at concretebroker

 

 

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Let's talk about steel fibres : https://www.concretebroker.com/Blog/View/52

 

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