BSI
The following represent standard mix designs and don't contain any admixtures or fibres unless stated.

MIX ref
General Specification
Typical Application
 
   
EM1
Un reinforced footings & trenchfill Extension / conservatory / wall footings
 
Lean mix applications Semi dry kerb backing / drain bedding
 
Un reinforced mass infill Wells, light fence post infill.
 
   
EM2
Domestic oversite House / extension floor but not final floor
 
Light duty bases Shed base - not final floor finish
 
   
 
   
EM3
Domestic oversite (where specified) House floors
 
  Un reinforced tank bases
 
   
 
   
EM4
Final floor finish Re enforced tank bases
 
Light vehicle traffic (Non turning) Pathways
 
Strong mass infill Garage base
 
  Shed base - not final floor finish
 
  Machine bases (Reinforced or fibres)
 
  Kennel / cattery floors
 
   
EM5
High strength infill Flag posts / reinforced infill
 
Light / medium vehicle traffic, turning Domestic driveways / roadways
 
  Shed / garage base - final floor finish
 
   
EM6
High strength infill Structural performance e.g. silo base
 
Medium / heavy duty traffic, turning Domestic drives / roadways
 
Heavy animal applications Stable floors / barn floors
 
  Sign bases
 
   
EM7
Very High Strength Infill Structural performance e.g. silo base
 
Heavy duty traffic, turning Roadways for HGV, heavy agricultural
 
  Steel reinforced slabs and bases
 
   
EM8
High Specification only - seek guidance High spec - seek guidance
 
   
 
   
 
   
ES19
Standard floor screed Extension floors, no under floor heating
 
No polyfibre or plasticiser / retarder Minimum 50mm thickness
 
   
ES20
Modified floor screed House / extension floors. Specified
 
Fibres & plasticizer / retarder for under floor heating applications
 
   
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to specify any particular mix. We can only offer guidance based upon the information provided to us at the time of enquiry. The final choice of concrete or screed mix design is the purchasers responsibility.

 

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