Handy Ideas for a Smooth Sailing Concrete Delivery
Are you having concrete delivered to your premises? If so, then here are some handy ideas to make sure your delivery is efficient, safe, and successful. Here are 4 affordable concrete delivery tips for ensuring that your concrete delivery goes smoothly.
Is there room for the truck?
Concrete delivery trucks are bulky vehicles and they can be about 11 meters long and need a few meters of clearance on either side. Just check if there are parked cars on your road, or if you have narrow gates. Also make sure the layout of your road will not be difficult for the vehicle, such as a cul-de-sac or a no-through road. Inform your provider of these hindrances so they can make allowances.
Check the weather forecast
To avoid any disastrous situations, check the weather before the day of delivery. If there is going to be bad weather, such as a surprise downpour or a storm, then you will be able to stop it from affecting your project. You could cover the area to protect the concrete and workers or create a specific plan of action.
Set up framework
The frame is a wooden barrier set up around the edge of the pour site that creates the shape of the concrete slab. To ensure the success of your project, use thick pieces of timber to make the framework strong enough to support the concrete.
Check if you have ordered the correct amount of concrete
It would be a nightmare on the day of delivery to receive the wrong amount of concrete. Luckily, here at Sussex Ready Mix Concrete, we only charge you for what you use meaning it’s no bother if you go a little over. However, do make sure to order enough concrete to avoid paying for another delivery – speak to your supplier in advance to make sure.
Whenever you need an affordable concrete delivery service in Tacoma, WA, turn to Ed's Concrete Delivery of Tacoma. For more information, call us at (253) 392-6760 today and book an appointment with one of our services!