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Concrete Range

May 2015 V.1

4 Introduction

5 Architectural Concrete

6 Coloured Concrete

7 Farmcrete

8 Fast Set - Rapid Hardening Concrete

9 Fibre Reinforced Concrete

10 Foamed Concrete - Flowable Fill

11 Foundcrete Concrete

12 High Early Strength Concrete

13 Permeable Concrete

14 Polished Concrete

15 Quick Floor Screed

16 Readymixed & Pump Concrete

17 Sand and Cement Floor Screed

18 Self Compacting Concrete

19 Slipform Concrete

20 Shotcrete Concrete

21 Watertight Concrete

22 Other Roadstone Products

23 Roadstone Website

Locations Contents

Cork1. Ballygarvan2. Carrigtwohill3. Castlemore4. Classis5. Keim6. Mallow7. Midleton

Clare8. Ballyquinn9. Bunratty10. Ryan’s of Ennis

Donegal11. Ballintra12. Carndonagh13. Laghey

Dublin14. Beglard Central Dispatch / Belgard Weighbridge15. Huntstown Finglas16. Head Office, Tallaght17. Swords, Feltrim

Galway18. Two-Mile-Ditch19. Kilchreest

Kerry20. Ballyegan21. Killarney22. Killorglin

Kildare23. Allen, Naas

Kilkenny24. Bennettsbridge25. Kilmacow

Laois26. Ballyadams

Limerick27. Creeves Quarry28. Joseph Hogan’s

Longford29. Moyne

Mayo30. Castlebar

Meath31. Barley Hill32. Duleek33. Mullaghcrone34. Slane

Offaly35. Tullamore

Roscommon36. Boyle37. Cam38. Castlemine

Tipperary39. Ballyknockane40. Killough

Waterford41. Cappagh

Wexford42. Brownswood, Enniscorthy.43. Kilmuckridge

Wicklow44. Arklow45. Dorans Pit46. Fassaroe, Bray

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Clare3 Ryan’s of Ennis

Dublin4 Belgard5 Huntstown, Finglas6 Feltrim, Swords

Galway7 Two-Mile-Ditch

Kilkenny8 Kilmacow

Limerick9 Gooig

Mayo10 Castlebar

Wicklow11 Fassaroe, Bray

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We have a nationwide network of concrete plants that are staffed by experienced and expert personnel that include , batchers, despatchers, drivers, sales reps and quality control technicians that are dedicated to providing a quality product and service to our customers.

All our concrete plants are certified to produce concrete in conformance with the national and international concrete standard I.S. EN 206 and we also operate a quality scheme in accordance with I.S.O. 9001. Both systems are independently audited by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (N.S.A.I.).

Using local materials such as aggregates, sand and cement along with a local labour force our concrete is designed and produced to meet and exceed the specific requirements and to deliver high performance, durability, longevity and value throughout its service life.

Sometimes referred to as visual concrete, fair faced finish or special finish, architectural concrete is designed and required to have a more visually pleasing appearance compared with a basic concrete finish.

Architectural concrete demands careful selection of materials and requires a reasonably high cement content to achieve a rich concrete matrix that will in turn give an improved and consistent surface finish both in texture and colour.

In achieving an architectural concrete finish the selection of the formwork type, release agent, workmanship in placing, compacting, curing and protecting the concrete are vital elements to achieving the desired quality of finish.

Benefits

• Visuallypleasingfinish

• Goodreflectiveproperties(reduceslighting costs)

• Lowinlifetimemaintenance

• Madefromlocalmaterialsmanufactured to the highest standards

• Availableinarangeofcolours

Applications

• Aestheticallyimportantelementsand structures

• Offices,showroomsandcommercialbuildings

• Schoolsandeducationalinstitutions

• Bridges

• Domesticdwellings

Roadstone architectural concrete mixes are specifically designed and manufactured to provide the highest quality architectural finishes.

Technical Specifications and Standards

• I.S.EN206–ConcretePart1: Specification, Performance, Production and Conformity

• I.S.EN13670:–ExecutionofConcrete Structures

• NationalStructuralConcreteSpecification for Building Construction

• NRASpecificationforRoadWorks–Series 1700

• ProjectSpecificSpecifications.

Using our extensive experience and knowledge of concrete materials and mix design we produce an extensive range of concrete mixes to satisfy the many different and changing demands of the construction industry in Ireland.

Our commitment to our customers extends beyond the delivery of normal concrete and is geared towards concrete innovation and the provision of sustainable and value engineered concrete solutions that will meet the mostchallengingprojects.

Roadstone is the leading readymix concrete producer in Ireland with a long established reputation for quality, value, reliability, service, technical support, and loyalty.

introduction architectural Concrete

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Benefits

• Choiceofaestheticallypleasingcolours

• Colourispresentthroughthefulldepth of concrete

• Stronganddurable

• Longlifewithlowmaintenance

• Costefficientcomparedwithotherpaving

Applications

• Residentialfloors,patios,drivewaysand footpaths

• Commercialfloors,drivewaysandcar parks

• Streetscapefootpathsandpublicareas

• Milkingparlours

• Garagefloors

Patios, footpaths, driveways, garage floorsandmilkingparlourscannowbecoloured to add a vibrant, distinct and custom touch to these areas. Large areas can be broken up using multiple colours and some colours can be used to blend in the concreted area with nature and the natural surrounds. Stamping the surface of a coloured concrete gives a further distinctive look that can mimic cobblestones or other patterns.

Enhance your next concrete projectbyaddingacolourthat will transform that traditional plain grey look to a more aesthetically decorative designwitharejuvenatedbespoke look.

A range of popular colours including red, yellow, brown, black and white are available with other colours on demand. Coloured concrete has all the performance and durability characteristics associated with normal concrete with the added advantage of colour penetration throughout the full depthoftheconcrete,notjustonthesurface.



• NRASpecificationforRoadWorks–Series 800 and 1700

• ProjectSpecificSpecifications

The farm environment places severe demands on concrete due to the aggressive nature of silage effluent, animal waste and heavy machinery traffic.Roadstone–withitsnationwidedistribution of concrete plants has been continually supplying concrete to the farming sector since 1960.

During this long period the company has built up vast experience in supplying the sector and continue to expand their reputation for quality, expertise, reliability and service.

Farmcrete concrete mixes are specifically designed for use in the construction of farmyards, roadways, milking parlours, livestock buildings, silage pits and structures for containment ofsilageeffluentandfarmrun-offfluids.

Benefits

• Strong,Durableandlonglastingforthe agricultural environment

• ComplieswiththeDept.ofAgriculture specifications

• Madefromlocalmaterialsmanufactured to the highest standards

• Availableinarangeofmixesandstrengths to suit all exposures and applications

• Mixdesignandtechnicaladviceavailable

• Availableinarangeofcolours

Applications

C28/35 (35N/mm2) : Strength Class: C28/35 Agri

• Foundations• Bases• Floors• Yards• SlurryTanksandGeneralReinforced

Concrete

C32/40 (40N/mm2) : Strength Class: C32/40 Agri

• SilageStructures• WalledSilos• SilageSlabs• ApronsandChannelsandsilage

effluent tanks


I.S.EN206–1:–ConcretePart1:Specification, performance, production and conformity.

Department of Agriculture and Food Specifications:

S. 100 : Minimum Specification for concrete grades used in agricultural structures.

S. 101 : Minimum Specification for the structure of agricultural buildings

S. 123 : Minimum Specification for bovine livestock units and reinforced tanks

Coloured Concrete Farmcrete

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Incorporating accelerating admixtures the set time of concrete can be substantially reduced allowing for much quickerpowertrowellingofflatsurfacesand quicker removal of formwork resulting in substantial time saving, more efficient use of labour and equipment, saving in overtime and hire cost of equipment.

This concrete is an ideal solution where programme time is critical or lower temperatures are expected. Concrete placedinafloorat8:00amcanbepowertrowelled and completely finished by 12:00pm

Benefits

• Eliminatescostlyovertime

• Reduceshirecostofequipment

• Improvesproductivity

• Shortensprogrammetimes

• Preventsvandalismoffreshconcrete

• Canbeusedandplacedlikenormal concrete

Applications

• Idealforfloorsandfootpaths

• Coldweatherconcreting

• Timecriticalsituations

• Quickturnaroundofformwork

• Tidalwork





Roadstone fast-set and rapid hardening concrete is specifically designed to allow for quick setting and faster finishing of concrete any time of the year but particularly in colder winter conditions.

The mix has similar slump, strength and placing characteristics to normal concrete and requires no special treatment other than an organised placing plan to take advantage of the improved setting time.

These fibres are used to enhance the concretes performance both in the fresh and hardened state. Fibre reinforced concrete can be placed, pumped or sprayed using conventional equipment as per normal concrete.

Fibres are normally added at the batching stage and are uniformly distribution throughout the concrete giving full reinforcement throughout the full depth of concrete.

Benefits

• Savesoncostandtime

• Reducesplasticshrinkagecracking

• Increasestensileandflexuralstrength

• Reducessettlement&bleeding

• Improvesdurability

• Increasesfireresistance

• Reducesfreeze/thawdamage

• Canreplacemeshreinforcement

Roadstone produce a range of fibre reinforced concrete mixes that include; Polypropylene, Macro-Synthetic and Steel fibres.

Polypropylene fibres

Polypropylene Fibres are primarily used for reducing plastic shrinkage, increasing fire resistance and also as a means of secondary (crack control) reinforcement to replace light mesh. Polypropylene fibres are not designed to replace structural reinforcement.

Macro-Synthetic Fibres

Macro-Synthetic Fibres are non-magnetic, non-corrosive polymer fibres with a contoured profile. They are specifically designed to increase impactresistanceandflexuralstrengthof concrete and can be used as an

Polypropylene fibres

Macro-Synthetic Fibres

Deformed Steel Fibres

Hook-end Steel Fibres



• NRASpecificationforRoadWorks–Series 800 and 1700


Applications

• Industrialfloors

• Exteriorhardstandingsandcarparks

• Airportapronsandtaxi-ways

• Agriculturalslabsandsheds

• Sprayedshotcrete

• Fireresistantstructures

• Screedsandtoppings

• Footpathsanddriveways

alternative to both steel fibres and steel mesh fabric reinforcement.

Steel Fibres

Steel Fibres are available in a number of sizes,shapesanddosagesdependingonthe particular application. These fibres have exceptional tensile strength and are used to increase the mechanical properties of concrete and can replace structural reinforcement, primarily in floorconstruction.Incollaborationwithour fibre suppliers we have access to design programmes that will calculate thedesignrequirements,type,sizeanddosageoffibresformostprojects.

Fast-set/Rapid Hardening Concrete Fibre Reinforced Concrete

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The mix contains a high and stable mass of air that reduces the density and significantly improves the placing characteristics giving it self-compacting characteristics with no requirement for vibration. Because of the high air content Foamed Concrete has excellent insulation, sound-absorbing and fire-resisting properties.

Strengthprofilesofbetween1.0–10.0N/mm2 can be achieved making this mix ideal in applications where future excavation may be necessary. An extremely versatile material Foamed

Benefits

• Easeofplacementandfinishing(particularly where access is limited)

• Self-compactingandself-levelling

• Costeffectivecomparedwithtraditional trench fill methods

• Goodthermal,soundandfireresisting characteristics

• Resistanttofreeze/thawdamage

• Reducedweightcomparedwithnormal concrete

Vaults being filled with Foamed Concrete.

RoadstoneFoamedConcreteisalightweight,highlyflowable,limited strength mix, also referred to as Flowable Fill Material.

Concrete is ideally suited to fill voids where limited , difficult or unstable access is a problem such as disused vaults, sewers and pipe lines or for neutralising redundant petrol/diesel storage tanks where gas and fumes within the tank are displaced by the foamed concrete rendering the tank safe.

Trench reinstatement up to 50mm of final road level is another common application with the advantage of speed of placement, no settlement, no compaction necessary and ease of subsequent excavation if required.





Applications

• Neutralisesandsecuresoldfuelstorage tanks

• Fillsdisusedvaults,sewers,pipelines, culverts and shafts

• Trenchre-instatement

• Insulatingsub-screeds

• Fillingoftemporaryopenings

• Fillingofarchesinbridgesandviaducts.

Specifically designed to make the placing of concrete easier and faster in foundations and footings it is suitable for most concrete applications and is idealforjobswhereconcretehastobepositioned and moved through long and narrow trenches or in awkward locations.

Applications

• Foundationsandfootings

• Agriculturalapplications

• Houseslabs

• Wallpours


• Commercialandindustrialprojects

Benefits

• Costsavingduetofasterplacing

• Highslumpwithnolossofstrengthassociated with added water on site

• Unparalleledeaseofplacing–lettheconcrete do the work

• Lesswearandtearonequipmentand workers

• Betterfinish

Foundcrete is specially designed concrete mix that has increased workability and a high degree of cohesiveness with no loss of strength that is associated with added water on site.

Lower compaction and vibration effort is required compared with lower slump concrete making this concrete much more user friendly and easier and quicker to place with substantial cost savings on labour and equipment.





Foamed Concrete - Flowable Fill Foundcrete Concrete

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Benefits

• Highearlystrength,28daystrengthafter 24 hours

• Allowsforrapidre-instatementofrepairs

• Minimisestrafficdisruptions

• Costeffectivesolutiontochallengingprojects

• Loww/cratioallowsforrapiddrying

• Canbeplacedandfinishedlikenormal concrete

With our HESC, 28 day concrete cube strengths can be achieved after 24 hours to facilitate the early completion of works. Suitable for many different applications HESC is often used for critical road repairs where road closures are kept to a bare minimum to minimise traffic disruption. HESC is formalised using specialist concrete admixtures and canbeplaced,pumpedandfinishedjustlike normal concrete.

Roadstone have developed a High Early Strength Concrete mix (HESC) that is specifically designed to meet the demands of special situations where there is a need for fast track construction or where early strength is essential.

Applications

• Roadrepairs

• Tollboothsurfacereinstatement

• Bridgedeckremediation

• Shutdownsituationsinindustrialfacilities

• Marineenvironments





Also referred to as no-fines, porous or permeable concrete, this concrete uses the same raw materials as normal concrete except that the fine aggregate or sand is removed entirely. Our mix designprocessusingsinglesizedcoarseaggregate of 20, 14 or 10mm with strict control of the cement and water contents results in reduced particle packing potential with a stable void content that is highly porous allowing fast draining of surface/storm water directly back to the substrata or the sub base drainage system.

The pervious concrete acts like a sieve that quickly absorbs and drains water away from saturated car parks, roadways, footpaths and civil engineering works making them safer and less pronetofloodingorfrostdamage.Pervious concrete can also be used as a lightweight infill or overlay material. The thermal conductivity is approx. half that of normal concrete, giving excellent insulation characteristics. Coloured versions of our pervious concrete are also available which enhance the aesthetic nature of the product.

Benefits

• Highlyporousallowsrapidsurfacewater removal

• Reducesriskofflooding

• Reducesfreeze/thawattack

• Reducestherequirementformoreexpensive drainage systems

• Reducesmaintenancecostsforstorm water management

• Isplacedsimilartonormalconcretewith no special equipment required

Applications

• Carparks

• Publicareas


• Subbasesandblindinglayers

• Civilengineeringstructures–drainage media

Roadstone manufacture a range of permeable concrete mixes that are robust, user friendly and sustainable and are ideally suited for situations where the rapid percolation of surface water is required.





High early strength Concrete Permeable Concrete

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Using locally sourced aggregates and sand the highest quality of finish can be achieved via grinding and polishing operations. The result is a transformation of normal concrete into an exceptional highly aesthetic, functional, durable, low maintenance and environmentally friendlyfloorfinish.

Benefits

• Visuallypleasing

• Energyefficient,withgoodthermalandlightreflectiveproperties

• Verylowmaintenance

• Availableinarangeofcoloursandfinishes

• Madefromlocalmaterials

• Resemblesmuchmoreexpensiveterrazzoormarblefinishes

• Durableandlonglasting

• Slipresistant

Roadstone Polished Concrete options bring a whole new life to traditional “grey” concrete.





Suitable for domestic, commercial, industrial and institutional applications the choice of colours is only matched by the versatility of finish achievable. Polishedconcretefloorsarenatural,highly energy efficient and sustainable comparedwithothertypesoffloorsystems.

Applications

• Domestickitchens,hallwaysanddining rooms

• Showrooms

• ShoppingMalls

• Exhibitionareas/halls

• Publicbuildings

• Schoolsandcolleges

• Factories

• Hotelsandrestaurants

Designed for interior non wearing applicationswherefinalfloorcoveringsof timber, tile and vinyl are subsequently installed the Quick Floor Screed is perfectlysuitedforfloating,bondedorun-bonded construction.

The ease and speed of installation allows for placing rates of up to 10 times faster than that of traditional sand/cement screeds, giving the contractor substantial time and labour savings. Suitable for many applications such as domestic,

Benefits

• Highplacingrateandeaseofuse

• Costefficientwithsavingsonlabour and time

• SustainablewithreduceC02footprint

• Smoothlevelfinish

• Canbelightlytraffickedin24hours

• Nocrackingcurlingorshrinkage

Applications

• Domesticfloorswithunderfloorheating systems

• CommercialandIndustrialfloors

• Schoolsandcolleges

• Allindoorfloors

Quick Floor Screed in commercial unit (laid in 1 hour)

Pumping of Quick Floor Screed.

Roadstone’sQuickFloorScreedisaself-compacting,flowingliquid screed that provides a quick, smooth and level surface with minimal levelling.


• I.S.EN13813–ScreedMaterialsand Floor Screeds. Screed materials. Properties and Requirements

• ProjectSpecificSpecifications.

commercialandindustrialfloors,educationalandpublicbuildingprojectsandforusewithunderfloorheatingsystems it is a cost effective user friendly screed option.

Factory produced in our batching plants it is delivered to site fully mixed in our readymix concrete trucks to be pumped directly into position in one continuous quick and easy operation to accurate nominal thicknesses of 25mm to 50mm.

Polished Concrete Quick Floor screed

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Roadstone manufacture a vast range of readymixed concrete mixes using a variety of combinations of cement, local aggregates, sand, water and admixtures.

Benefits

• AvailableinarangeofstrengthsfromC08/10 to C80/100

• Mixesavailablein20mm,14mmand10mmnominalsizes

• Pumpmixversionsofallmixes

• Madefromlocalmaterialsandmanufactured to the highest standards

• Largepoursupto3000m3canbeaccommodated


Applications

• DomesticandDIYjobs

• Commercial,Industrialprojects

• Civilworks-roadsandbridges

• Agriculturalwork

• Alltypesofconstruction

Secondary cementitous materials such as Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS), Pulverised Fuel Ash PFA and Silicia Fume can also be incorporated into specific mixes along with other ingredients such as fibres, pigment and air entrainment to add improved performance and other characteristics to the concrete. A range of compressive strengths from C8/10 to C80/100 is available in either 20mm, 14mm or 10mmaggregatesizemixes.

Pump mix versions of all mixes are also available. Pump mixes have increased workability and more cohesiveness to ease pumpability and placement and we provide a pumping service through our own dedicated Pumi-Truck thatwillhandleanypumpjobfrom4m3 to 200m3. Special bespoke mix designs for particular applications can be designed and supplied to meet our customers’ needs and reduce their overall costs via value engineered mix design. All our concrete mixes are designed and manufactured to comply with the performance specification, to produce the desired strength, durability, workability, finish and appearance and to meet and exceed the design life.



• NRASpecificationforRoadWorks–Series800and1700


All our sand and cement screeds can be modified to come reinforced with polypropylene fibres to improve the performance of the screed and or the setting time can be retarded for up to 10 hours so that the amount of screed material for a full days screeding can be delivered to site in one drop. There are many applications where this traditional type of screed is effective and it is ideal forsituationswherethefloorislaidtofalls, such as wet rooms that contain drainageslopeswithinthefloorarea.The screed is weigh batched and mixed in our wet batch plants and can be collected ex works or delivered to site in tipper or concrete trucks ready for laying.

Depth of screed can vary depending on the type of system and end use; Bonded screed depth = 40mm and is laid on shot blasted or mechanically scabbled base and bonded with an adhesive such as PVA, SBR, Epoxy or cement slurry laid wet on wet.

Sand and Cement Floor Screeds are a more traditional and well established screed option comprising of washed sand and cement mixed at ratios of 1:3 to 1:6 with a 1:4 mix being the most common.

Unbonded screed depth = 50mm, laid on a DPM to intentionally debond the screed from its base. Floating screed depth = 75mm, laid on a DPM that is overlaid on insulation (commonlyusedforunderfloorheatingsystems).

In all cases it is recommended that internal pillars, islands, internal walls and surrounding walls should be isolated using a 10 to 20mm wide strip of edging foam or insulation, to the full depth of the screed.

Screeds must be protected against moisture loss and it is essential to ensure immediate curing by using a suitable curing membrane, covering with plastic or spraying with water.

Sand and cement screeds are not meant to be wearing surfaces and should becoveredwithanappropriatefloorcovering. Screeds should be fully dried before being covered.

Benefits

• Factorymadetoensureconsistentand optimum mix

• Replaceslabourintensivemixingon site

• Avarietyofmixesavailablewithvaried working time up to 10 hours

• CancomereinforcedwithPolypropylene Fibres

• Availableinsmalllotsexworks

Applications

• Residential,commercial,industrialandofficefloors

• Wetrooms,showerandchangingrooms

• Underfloorheatingsystems


• I.S.EN13813–Screedmaterialandfloorscreeds–Screedmaterial–Properties and requirements.

Readymixed & Pump Concrete sand and Cement Floor screed

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Ideal for difficult concrete pours or areas with a high density of reinforcing steel, theexcellentflowingcharacteristicsof SCC make the most complex and challengingprojecteasilyachieved.

Benefits

• Costsavingsinlabour,plant&energy

• Quickerplacingandeaseofusewith fewer placing points

• Provideshighqualityfinish

• Saferworkingenvironmentwithreduced noise levels, elimination of “white finger”, reduces working at heights with smaller pouring platforms and simplifies pours.

• Nobleedingorsegregation

• Goeswherenormalconcretecan’tgo

RoadstoneSelfCompactingConcrete(SCC)isahighlyfluidandflowablenonsegregatingconcretethatrequiresnowmechanical vibration.

Applications

• Complexformwork

• Difficultorrestrictedaccessareas

• Heavilyreinforcedmembers

• Slabsandfloors

• HighWalls

• Fillingofstructuralsteelpipes





Because of its technologically advanced characteristics SCC also delivers on performance, strength and durability along with significant aesthetic, economic and safety advantages.

Slipform concrete construction is a method of producing a concrete element or structure using a slow but continuously moving formwork, shutter or paving/kerbing machine.

The concrete is placed into the formwork or machine which moves either vertically orhorizontallywhiletheconcreteisextruded from the formwork or machine to produce the desired concrete profile.

This technique utilises the setting characteristics of the concrete with a closely controlled concrete consistence to achieve sufficient concrete set and strength to allow the formwork or machine proceed without damaging the extruded concrete behind it.

The two main types of application for slipform concrete are tall buildings, towers or lift shafts in the vertical orientation and median barriers, kerb, channels and pavements in the horizontalorientation.Eachapplicationwould have its own unique concrete mix design to suit the particular requirementsofthetype,sizeandspeedof slipform work.

The most notable advantages of slipforming is the speed of construction andthejointlessmonolithicstructurethat results.

Benefits

• Speedofconstruction

• Nocoldjointsduetothemonolithicnature of construction

• Continuousextrusionprocess,noneed to use fixed formwork

• Excellentfinish

• Workcanbestoppedandresumedtosuitthedemandsoftheproject


Applications

Vertical Slipform

• Liftshafts

• Silos

• Towersandchimneys

• Buildingcores

HorizontalSlipform

• Medianbarriers

• Roadkerbs

• Surfacewaterchannels

• Airfieldpavements



• NRASpecificationforRoadWorksseries 1700


self Compacting Concrete slipform Concrete

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The relatively dry mix is consolidated by force and develops strength similar to normal concrete. Single or multiple layers can be applied to obtain the desired thickness of concrete.

The placing process and amount of rebound material can be refined and controlledbytheoperatorornozzlemanwho can vary the amount of compressed airandwateratthenozzlepriortothematerial hitting the surface.

The nature of the process allows for fast placing rates and is ideally suited for complex forms and shapes in confined or challenging conditions. The basic concrete mix is cement rich and usually contains 10-5mm aggregate and sand.

The shotcrete’s performance and properties can be further enhanced by the addition of fibres, accelerators and colours to the basic mix.

Shotcrete is a form of sprayed concrete that is pneumatically applied at high velocity through a hand held or machine operatedhoseandnozzleontoareceivingvertical,inclinedorhorizontalsurfacetoformastructuralornon-structuralcomponent.

Benefits

• Stronganddurable

• Reducedshrinkageandlowerpermeability compared with normal concrete

• Fastplacementofconcreteoncomplex shapes

• Placedandconsolidatedinoneprocess

• Wirefabricreinforcementcanbe replaced with steel fibre reinforced shotcrete

• Avarietyoffinishesandcolourscan be applied

Applications

• Slopeandexcavationstabilisation

• Tunnellingandmining

• Concreterepairandrestoration

• Seadefences

• SwimmingPools

• Rreservoir,CanalandRiverlining



• NRASpecificationforRoadWorksseries 1700


Using integral water resisting concrete admixtures that are added at the batching stage, a highly impermeable concrete is produced with low water absorption, increased crack resistance and significantly reduced drying shrinkage.

The passage of water (as well as chlorides and sulphates) is significantly reduced by the pore blocking nature of the system, resulting in a much greater degree of durability and imperviousness in the concrete. Additionally the placing and compacting of the concrete is also enhanced with the provision of an S3 consistence class.

Benefits

• WatertightConstruction(keepswater out/in)

• Reducesshrinkageofconcrete

• Increaseddurability

• Preventscorrosionofreinforcement

• Noimpactonsettingtime

• Canbeusedandplacelikenormalconcrete

Applications

• Waterretainingstructures

• Basements

• Liftshafts

• Swimmingpools

• Undergroundcarparks

• Tunnels

Roadstone Watertight Concrete mix is a key component to any waterproofed concrete structure.



• I.S.EN1992:Part3–Designofconcrete structures for retaining aqueous liquids


shotcrete Concrete Watertight Concrete

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For further details on any of the products available from the Roadstone range, please visit www.roadstone.ie or contact our Fortunestown office on 01-4041200.

From raw materials to finished goods, commitment to quality in an extensive product range remains the basis of our success. A team of experienced Representativesareavailabletoadviseyounationwide.Herearejustsomeother products available from the Roadstone product range.

Roof Tiles

Inconjunctionwiththetraditionalrangeof Donard, Derrie and Seville roof tiles, Roadstone also offers a more decorative range of roof tiles from Galloway to Minislate and Gemini range.

We also provide a full range of dry fitting accessories and ridge tiles.

Thermal Liteblock

Roadstone solution to Part L. Reduced thermalbridgingwithlowerYvalues.300% improvement in thermal conductivity. Robust light weight concrete block. Made in Ireland. CE marked 2+.

Huntstown Brick

Roadstone Huntstown Bricks offers a unique range of colour and texture for designers, contractors and house builders alike. Concrete brick is an ideal brick for stylish and innovative building and a cost that is unbeatable. Huntstown concrete brick are specially manufactured to reduce the risk of efflorescence ensuring a clean appearance.

Hallmark Walling®

Roadstone Hallmark Walling® gives a distinctive rugged cut stone appearance to the traditional Irish home, while adding charm and character to modern urban developments. It’s clean yet traditional appearance adds prestige and blends beautifully with the natural landscape, it can also enhance the character of the surrounding streetscape in the urban setting.

Roadstone are the leading supplier of building materials in Ireland. We continually strive to produce only the highest quality products and give the best service in our industry.

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