The foundation is the basis of your future home. The durability of your house and the frequency of repair depends on the quality of the laid foundation. There are no insignificant parts in the construction, but the foundation is a very important part. Therefore, take the preparation of cement to pour the foundation seriously.
Do not save on building materials. Choose only high -quality materials of proven brands. In preparing cement, not only concrete is used, but also water. There are no special requirements for water, but it should not contain impurities (oil, chlorine). With waterproofing, not everything is as simple as with water. High -quality laying of this layer extends the life of the foundation. To select “correct” materials for waterproofing, it is better to contact a professional-navigator-concrete company.
Concrete can be prepared on their own. To do this, you will need a concrete mixer, water and sand. If you do not want to buy equipment for the preparation of the solution, then you can purchase ready -made concrete. It will be delivered on a concrete mixer, but in this case you cannot be sure of the acquired solution.
If your decision fell on the purchase of ready -made concrete, then you need to choose a bona fide seller and get acquainted with the technology of preparing the solution. It is necessary to accurately calculate the amount of the necessary concrete and the terms of its delivery, by that time how concrete will be delivered, everything should be ready.
If you decide to cook everything on your own, then consider several features of this process. It is better to take cement brands in the range of 300 – 400. Water – technical (without all kinds of impurities), sand, gravel or crushed stone can be used as a filler. A large amount of water when preparing a solution can lead to a decrease in its quality, and the shortage will affect the strength of the foundation.