What is the cost of a bag of concrete?

Pre-mixed concrete bags

What is Bomix?

Bomix® sand mix is used for any type of indoor or outdoor jobs requiring a thickness of less than 5 cm (2 in). Composed of portland cement and sand, it is ideal for sidewalk or stair repairs and for the installation or jointing of paving stones.

Is it cheaper to buy or mix your own concrete?

One of the least expensive ways to get concrete is to mix your own. You can buy bags of the mix from a home improvement store. Typically, you only have to add water for it to be ready to pour. However, it is important to get the ratio right and to mix the concrete thoroughly.

Which concrete mix is best?

The safest bet for any concrete mix is four-two-one: four parts crushed rock; two parts sand; and one part cement. The four-two-one mix, obviously, has seven parts. Conveniently, when mixing concrete, the ratio can be mixed on any range of scales.

How many bags of cement do I need for a 10×10 slab?

The thickness of your 10′ x 10′ slab will determine just how many bags you need. The average thickness of a 10′ x 10′ concrete slab for a shed is 4 inches thick. At 4″ thick, your 10 x 10 slab will take 56 bags of concrete that weigh 80 lbs.

What is the difference between post mix and concrete?

Depending on its application, traditional concrete can take between 24-48 hours and 7 days to set properly and will reach its optimum strength after 25-28 days. Postcrete, on the other hand, is the name given to a post mix concrete, which is a ready to use blend of concrete ingredients that requires no mixing.

Which concrete is best for slab?

Which cement is best for slab? The best cement for slab used in construction is OPC- 53 (Ordinary Portland cement grade 53) and PPC (Portland pozzolana cement) brand of UltraTech Cement, ACC Cement, Ambuja Cement, Sagar cement, Dalmia Cement, Shri cement, Birla cement, etc. These cement brands offer & good deals.

What is the strongest bag concrete?

QUIKRETE® 5000 Concrete Mix (No. 1007) is a commercial grade blend of stone or gravel, sand and cement specially designed for higher early strength. Ideal for cold weather application. Achieves 5000 psi after 28 days.

What is the best concrete mix for slab?

A concrete mix of 1 part cement : 2 parts sand : 4 parts coarse aggregate should be used for a concrete slab.