Fresh Concrete: Why is fresh concrete a superior product? Concrete is a combination of inert materials (sand and rock which are referred to as "aggregate", and serve as a filler), and a paste composed of cement and water, which changes from a semi-liquid substance into a solid binder as a result of chemical reactions between water and various compounds in the cement. This process begins immediately after the mixing of all ingredients. Ready-mix concrete is mixed together at a batch plant and transported by truck in a rotating drum to the job site; therefore the curing process is already underway during travel time. This minimized the time available for finishing, and in some cases, requires the addition of extra water to maintain concrete with enough fluidity for pouring, which reduces it's strength. Because Nation's Mini-Mix concrete is mixed right at the job site, your concrete is always fresh. It also has a more plastic texture for superior workability, and allows you the maximum finishing time. Unlike ready-mix, there is no need to add extra water to keep it fluid, assuring you the correct strength your job requires.

Our Mixes: All orders are custom mixed on site. Our trucks mix standard specifications of 2500 PSI-5000PSI and we also make Duck Mix (1 sack-extra weak) and Michigan Mix standard concrete rock, we also have a mixture for fence posts that has proven to very good.

Air Entrainment: All our mixes are chemically air-entrained. This means microscopic bubbles are introduced into the fluid concrete allowing expansion and contraction of the hardened concrete. This provides increased resistance to temperature changes (freezing and thawing) and minimizes cracking. Air-entrainment also greatly improves workability, giving semi-liquid concrete a "creamy" look and feel. Less water is required in all mixes, and the billions of air bubbles (400-600 billion per cubic yard) reduce "bleeding" (separation of the water from the paste), resulting in a more durable concrete.

Slump: The term "slump" refers to the fluidity or stiffness of semi-liquid concrete. Unlike ready-mix, our truck operator controls the amount of water being added to your mix as it is being delivered, assuring you the slump you desire.

Fibermesh: Fibermesh is a mass of small polypropylene fibers that can be added to your mix upon request. The fibers are uniformly distributed throughout the mix and provide added protection from cracking due to shrinkage and expansion.

Calcium Chloride: This additive is used upon request, usually during the winter, to enhance curing.

Hot Water: Hot water is often used during the winter months to provide better workability and prevent freezing so finishing can be completed properly.

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