Breedon Portland

Suitable for:

• Applications where 7 and 28 day strength are fundamental to performance
• Ready-mixed concrete and mortar applications where high levels of workability are desired
• Soil stabilisation and adhesives

Applications

Breedon Portland Cement with enhanced properties for ready-mixed concrete, mortar and soil stabilisation.

Concrete, mortars and grouts containing Portland Cement 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. Refer to the following documents:

• BS EN 206-1: Concrete
• BS 8500: Concrete - Complementary British Standard to BS EN 206-1
• BS 5628: Part 3 Use of Masonry

Portland Ash Blend or Slag Blend Cements should be used where increased resistance to sulphates is required.

Properties

• Grey colour
• Consistent strength meeting all the conformity criteria in BS EN 197-1
• 7 and 28 day strength
• Compatible with admixtures such as air-entraining agents and workability aids, with additions such as fly-ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag and with pigments. Trial mixes are recommended to determine the optimum mix proportions

Availability

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