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Achieve rapid curing and high early strength gain with Breedon Rapidcrete™, designed to help accelerate construction programmes, even in cold-weather conditions, and maximise on-site efficiency, without compromising on durability.
Breedon Rapidcrete™ can be tailored to meet specific early access requirements.
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Breedon Rapidcrete™ is a specially formulated fast-setting concrete designed to achieve high early strength, allowing quicker access to slabs, floors, and pavements without compromising on long-term durability.
Ideal for time‑sensitive projects and cold‑weather conditions, Breedon Rapidcrete™ can be tailored to meet specific time constraints where early access is essential. By minimising downtime and accelerating site progress, it helps keep programmes on schedule and enhances overall project efficiency.
Breedon Rapidcrete™ is designed to be placed by conventional skip, pump or direct placement methods. Full compaction will be achieved by the correct application of vibrating equipment. The use of a curing membrane is required, and curing should begin immediately after the concrete has been placed and finished. Early curing is essential and excessive drying rates must be avoided within the first 24 hours.
Faster project turnaround
Minimise downtime with reduced curing times, helping to accelerate construction programmes and meet critical deadlines.
High early strength gain
Breedon Rapidcrete™ can take light traffic after just 24 hours.
Increased productivity
Enable quicker access for follow-on trades, boosting overall workflow efficiency.
Technical support and expertise
With decades of experience our technical experts are on hand to help you select the right concrete mix for your project.
Breedon Rapidcrete™ can be used in most applications where fast access and high early strength is required, including:
Please contact the team to discuss your specific project requirements and application.
Faster curing time
High early strength gain
Enhanced durability
Quicker contract turnaround time
Breedon Rapidcrete™ is available as standard in the following mix designs. We can also work with you to design a bespoke mix that meets the specific requirements of your project.
Rapid setting concrete, such as Breedon Rapidcrete™, is designed for projects where speed and minimal downtime are essential.
Its fast-curing properties allow for earlier formwork removal, quicker application of loads, and a shorter overall project turnaround. This can significantly accelerate construction schedules and help reduce costs related to labour, equipment, and potential delays.
It is particularly valuable for emergency repairs, roadworks, and situations where follow‑on trades need prompt access to the site. Because it cures more rapidly than standard concrete, it is also ideal for cold‑weather conditions, where slower setting times can delay project timescales and impact the end result.
Breedon Rapidcrete™ can be tailored to meet the specific early strength requirements of your project.
It is typically designed to achieve 20N/mm² at 24 hours and 40N/mm² at 48 hours, subject to the surrounding environmental conditions.
Please contact the team to discuss your requirements and they'll be happy to work with you to find a solution.
Yes. Breedon Rapidcrete™ is designed using a higher cement content so the 28-day strength may actually be higher than the standard equivalent.
If you have specific strength requirements please speak to the team who'll be able to support with finding the right solution.
Rapid setting concrete has a higher cement content due to its requirement for high early strength. These types of concrete can have a higher shrink tendency than standard concrete, therefore the use of a curing membrane is essential.
Curing should begin immediately after the concrete has been placed and finished and excessive drying rates must be avoided within the first 24 hours.
Our ready-mix concrete is normally delivered in an 8-wheeler mixer truck that typically carries 7.5m3 of concrete and has a gross weight of 32t. For hard-to-access areas or smaller loads our Breedon Minimix service may be suitable.
We also offer a collection service from specific plants. Please contact us for more information and locations.
Our team of technical experts are available to support with finding the right concrete solution for your project requirements. Please get in touch for further support.
