Concrete offers unparalleled strength, resilience, durability, and longevity to any structure. The construction material is flexible in application and is good for energy efficiency. With construction concrete, you have a versatile material, which you can mold into any shape or pattern to suit your construction needs.

If you have an upcoming construction project, find out some types of concrete you can choose.

1. Normal Strength Concrete

When you mix basic concrete-making ingredients (concrete, sand, and aggregate) in a 1:2:4 ratio, you get normal strength concrete. It takes a short time to set depending on the cement type and weather conditions.

If your concrete installation doesn't require high tensile strength, this is a cost-effective option. You can use normal strength concrete for installations that don't bear weight or face exposure to the elements.

2. Reinforced Concrete

Reinforced construction concrete is the mix of concrete mostly used in modern buildings. The concrete features additional features such as bars, fibers, and other fittings to improve the tensile strength of the concrete.

The materials combined with the concrete have unique qualities and pass them to your structure. Steel is the most common reinforcement for this high-tensile concrete. If you want to boost the strength of your structure, talk to your contractor about the best reinforcements to use with plain concrete.

3. Precast Concrete

Precast construction concrete refers to the method of production rather than the contents. The precast concrete option is a factory-made option and helps you with custom concrete installations. You can order precast blocks, precast walls, recast poles, or stairways for easier installation. The production in a controlled environment guarantees high-quality products made to your specifications.

4. High-Density Concrete

When enhanced security is a consideration in an installation, high-strength concrete is the first option. For instance, in security installations such as nuclear plants, high-density concrete comes handy. The concrete features heavy aggregates such as iron or barytes to add to the density and hence strength.

5. Lightweight Concrete

Some concrete applications don't require high-strength concrete. For instance, for pipe and metal insulating concrete or non-load-bearing walls, you don't have to worry about the tensile strength of your concrete.

For such applications, lightweight concrete is the best option. This type of concrete features lightweight aggregates ranging from processed materials like vermiculite and perlite, scoria or pumice, to clays or expanded shales.

Whatever construction project you have in mind, construction concrete is the most effective material to use. The construction materials guarantee durable, weather-resistant, energy-efficient, safe installations for your home. The above concrete types offer you options to suit your construction requirements.

Contact a local concrete contractor to learn more about construction concrete.