The construction of the construction process involves the implementation of concrete work. In particular, they are necessary to fill the foundation of the building. Concrete can be bought from companies that produce it. However, its cost, together with delivery to the construction site, make it quite expensive material. This seriously affects the cost of construction work. The total construction cost increases when using purchased concrete. Therefore, most of the construction companies prefer to produce concrete directly at the construction site, using special equipment – concrete mixer for this.
What needs to be paid attention to when choosing a concrete mixer
The choice of this equipment must be approached in the most serious way. If it is carried out correctly, then the concrete mixer will show itself as effective equipment that satisfies all the needs in concrete that arise during construction work.
The main criterion when choosing this equipment is the volume of the drum. Nowadays, concrete mixers with a drum volume of 30 liters are available on the market. For this equipment, this indicator is a minimum. Such small models are used mainly for the preparation of dry mixtures. They are also used in cases where it is necessary to prepare the adhesive composition for the tile. The dimensions that have this equipment make it possible to install it in almost any room. The low weight that such models have is given the opportunity for their easy movement to another room if there was a need for this. The volume of the drum of such mixers, of course, is not enough for the preparation of a solution in a volume for foundation work. It is more reasonable for solving these problems to use models 130-150 liters.
This equipment shows its maximum efficiency on the construction site of a one -story house. It can also be used in the construction of a two -story cottage. The construction of more serious facilities requires the use of concrete mixers with a large drum, up to 300 liters. When choosing this equipment, it must be remembered that 2/3 of the nominal is the working volume of the drum in a concrete mixer.