Portland Cement is available throughout the United Kingdom in bulk tankers.

Properties:

Grey colour

Consistent strength meeting all the conformity criteria in BS EN 197-1.

Compatible with admixtures such as air-entraining agents and workability aids, with additions such as fly-ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag and with pigments. Trial mixes are recommended to determine the optimum mix proportions.

Conditions for use:

Concrete, mortars and grouts containing Portland Cements must be specified and used correctly for best performance.

The cement content must be correct and the water:cement ratio as low as possible consistent with satisfactory placing, thorough compaction and effective curing.

The final finish quality of this material will depend upon the operative having the required skills and a familiarisation with the materials and its application methods.

Tarmac cannot be held responsible where workmanship has not been carried out in accordance with good practice.

Portland cements are manufactured from natural products, and slight shade variations may occur. Portland cements will also have shade variations from differing manufacturing centre.