Plan the job carefully before starting work. Decide whether to mix on the job or order readymixed concrete. Select a concrete mix suitable for its intended application. Use cement you can trust - Irish Cement is well tried under Irish  conditions and is supported by an advisory service to assist farmers with any technical or practical queries that may arise.

Concrete is made by mixing stone and sand with cement and water in carefully selected proportions and allowing the compacted material to set and harden. As setting and hardening are chemical processes, it is important that concrete is prevented from rapidly drying out after placing otherwise strength development may be impaired. Properties of concrete are to a large extent dependent on the quality of the sand and coarse aggregate used and for this reason it is important that only materials free from clay or other forms of contamination be used. For very small quantities, it may be appropriate to mix concrete on the job, but where larger volumes are involved readymixed concrete ensures better quality and is recommended.