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FAQ: Your Guide to AvCo Volumetric Readymix
Q: What does “volumetric” mean?
A: Volumetric delivery mixes the freshest, highest quality concrete, right at your job site. AvCo mobile units carry water and dry sand, stone, and cement in separate compartments, then combine them on demand to make the precisely measured volume of concrete you need — waste free.
Q: Is volumetric concrete readymixed?
A: Yes, it is. Here's the difference: AvCO mixes only as much as you need, when you're ready for it, right at your jobsite. No waste. No variations in quality due to uncertain mixing times in travelling drum mixers.
Q: Is volumetric delivery right for my project?
A: It's ideal for any project (small, medium, or monumental) that requires:
- High quality. Controlled mixing time eliminates over-hydration, flash setting, and mixture fatigue.
- Cost control. You pay only for the material you use. And because your crew can work more productively, with less downtime, labor costs are easier to manage.
- Flexibility. We can fine-tune slump, mix design, or additives, even during a pour.
Q: Speaking of cost, how does volumetric delivery compare with traditional readymix?
A: AvCo pricing is very competitive. Find out for yourself, call (724) 266-8800 for a free project estimate.
Q: How long does volumetric mixing take?
A: Once the mobile unit reaches your jobsite, your concrete can be ready to pour in about five minutes.
Q: Quality: How does volumetric concrete compare with traditional readymix?
A: Volumetric concrete is top quality, every time. Remember that in a conventional mixer, hydration (the process that hardens concrete) is already under way as the truck rolls out the batch plant gate. Chemicals or extra water, added to slow down hydration on a lengthy trip, can alter the mix design and your concrete's performance. But volumetric mixing gives you exactly the mix design you asked for, at just the right point in the hydration process. One more advantage: Because you get what you need in one well-timed batch, you don't have to worry about cold joints.
Q: What about my crew size?
A: Volumetric delivery reduces or eliminates downtime due to rejected loads and incomplete deliveries. At the end of the day, you've got less cleanup to do. Volumetric is more efficient and predictable, overall. Bottom line: Greater productivity from your usual crew.
Q:Is volumetric technology proven and reliable?
A:
Yes! AvCo has been delivering volumetric concrete to satisfied customers for more than 00 years. It's PennDOT-approved, and it meets these industry standards:
- ASTM C-685
- ACI 548 4-93
- ACI 304.6R-91
- AASHTO M241-93
- VMMB 100-01
Q: How can I get an estimate?
Q: How can I schedule a delivery?
Q: What's AvCo's service area?
A: AvCo delivers concrete and builder supplies throughout the tri-state area. Call (724) 266-8800 to discuss your location and project details.
Q: I’m choosy. Can volumetric readymix really give me the workable slump I need, and the durability I promise my customer?
A: Absolutely. First, unlike as-is conventional delivery, volumetric delivery lets you control mix design, slump, and composition, on site and on demand. Second, your installation will perform as intended, without the side effects of over-hydration, excess water, or hydration-retarding chemicals to compromise its durability.
