Ordering Concrete

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Ordering Concrete
Dispatch Tips How much concrete does your
project require? We have provided a Concrete
Calculator located on the left toolbar to help
estimate the amount of concrete needed for the
project. Make sure to allow extra for uneven sub
grade and spillage, and then round up to the
closest 1/4 metre. Our trucks haul approximately
6-1/2 to 12 cubic metres per delivery when fully
loaded, so remember that smaller loads often have
extra delivery charges...As a result it is
usually cheaper to order just a little extra than
run the risk of running short and having to pay
additional delivery charges for the balance load.
Are you ready? Make sure you are ready when
the truck arrives. We charge extra for longer
deliveries (60 minutes per load allowed for
unloading - additional time is 120.00/hr or
2.00/min), so it is important to have enough
help and be ready. We try our best to get as
close to your desired delivery time as we
can. Time and temperature affect the performance
and ability to pour the concrete from the truck,
so please understand the need for an organized
job. Using our quality concrete will help produce
a quality result. Is the project
accessible? Our trucks are big vehicles, often
weighing up to 80, 000 lbs when fully loaded. We
try not to leave the street and curb unless
absolutely necessary and then only with your
permission. Carefully plan how the truck can
access the job. Electrical overhead wires, trees
and other narrow driveway can make the process
very difficult. Soft terrain or landscaped yards
also present a real problem when an 80,00 lb
vehicle tracks across it. Can we get
there? Each spring throughout Simcoe County and
the Muskokas, half-load season is on due to
spring thaw. This could pose a problem for
delivery. If its half load season, at best we
will be forced to haul smaller loads requiring
additional delivery charges. Talk to
us... Talking to our dispatchers can be a big
help with any of these questions. Overworking the
mix is also a problem that creates issues for our
products. The easier the concrete can be placed
and worked, the better the long-term durability.
There are retarding admixtures that can slow the
set if you need more time and there are
accelerating admixtures that can speed it in the
cold. These are all issues you should consider
before ordering. Water is concrete's worse enemy
when it is first mixed. Adding water past the
normal designed amount can reduce nearly all
strength and wear potential of the mix. We have
the products called super plasticizers that can
give you more workability without the damage that
water can bring to the mix.
Barrie 705-728-2460 Bradford 905-775-9899
Huntsville 705-788-5159 Midland
705-526-5451 Orillia 705 325-2492 1-800-461-
8475
Visit us at www.sarjeantco.com
Technical Information
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• Placing the Order
• Once you're ready to go, it's easy. Simply called
  the office, ask for Dispatch and start the order.
  Our dispatchers are able to answer any additional
  questions to make this all go very simply.
  Delivery schedules fill up quickly so it is very
  important that you place your order at least 1-2
  days in advance. When you call to place an order
  it is extermely important for you to be able to
  provide dispatchers with as much information as
  possible. When placing your order, the
  dispatchers will want to know
• 1. Contact Information
• Name
• Company
• Phone Number(s)
• 2. Date and Time
• Delivery Schedules can fill up fast. It works
  best to place order 24 hours in advance although
  we try to accomodate same day orders.
• 3. Delivery Information
• Job site address
• Nearest Intersection
• Postal Code
• 4. Project Description
• Sidewalk, garage floor, patio etc...

Technical Information
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