Each year Irish farmers undertake a large amount of building work ranging from major new jobs to extensions to existing buildings and minor improvements around the farm. Many achieve excellent results but unfortunately there are a number who end up with concrete structures of inadequate quality that will not perform satisfactorily and that will require costly maintenance within a few years.

There are a few simple rules, which if carefully followed, will ensure that concrete is of good quality and will give a lifetime of trouble free service. The information given here is based on many years experience of the particular needs of Irish farmers and is set out in the form of general guidelines applicable to both large and small jobs. It is supported by an advisory service freely available to help with special problems that may arise from time to time.