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Introducing our Wide Range of Top Quality Cements
Cement is a key material in construction, offering strength, durability, and versatility for a wide range of projects, from small DIY tasks to large-scale infrastructure developments. As a crucial component in concrete, mortar, and other building materials, it forms the backbone of modern construction. We are proud to supply products from three leading cement brands, each known for their high standards of quality, reliability, and innovation:
- Tarmac Blue Circle: Tarmac Blue Circle is the UK's market-leading cement brand. It offers a comprehensive range of cement solutions, from general-purpose to specialized products for infrastructure projects like highways and wind turbine foundations.
- Hanson: Hanson provides a diverse range of bulk and bagged cements including high-strength cement, sulfate-resistant options, and low-carbon alternatives.
- Limelite Heritage: Limelite Heritage focuses on sustainable, lime-based mortars, making them the go-to choice for conservation and heritage projects.
From Small Repairs to Major Builds: Uses of Cement
Cement is an essential material with a wide range of applications in both commercial and residential projects. Common uses include:
- Concrete: Used in foundations, floors, and walls.
- Piling and Groundwork: Strengthens and supports structures.
- Mortar and Render: Bonds bricks and stones while protecting surfaces.
- Screeds: Provides a smooth finish for floors.
- Patch repairs: Ideal for fixing small concrete jobs and cracks.
It can also be used in more specific projects like fencing, bedding slabs, and architectural designs with decorative elements like pigments and aggregates.
Choosing the Right Cement for You
Different types of cement suit various applications:
- General Purpose Cement: Versatile for concrete, mortar, and rendering.
- High Strength Cement: Provides enhanced durability and faster curing, ideal for structural work.
- Sulfate Resisting Cement: Designed for environments exposed to sulfate attack.
- White Cement: Used in architectural applications for a clean, aesthetic finish.
- Fast-Setting Cement: Suitable for projects requiring quick setting times, such as fence posts or steps.
- Mastercrete: A multipurpose Portland limestone cement with enhanced workability and durability against freeze/thaw cycles.
Sand: Essential & Eco-friendly
Our brands are committed to sustainable cement production:
- Tarmac Blue Circle: Reduces environmental impact through the use of alternative fuels, recycled materials, and energy-efficient processes.
- Hanson: Offers Regen GGBS, a cement substitute that reduces CO2 emissions by up to 70%.
- Limelite Heritage: Produces lime mortars with a significantly lower carbon footprint, as lime absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere during its lifecycle, promoting energy-efficient building practices.
Each brand implements responsible sourcing and strives to lower the environmental footprint of its cement products.
Limelite Heritage Lime Mortar: The Cement-Free Solution
Limelite Heritage Lime Mortar offers a cement-free solution designed for use in both modern and heritage projects:
- Breathable: Reduces trapped moisture, preventing damage to buildings.
- Flexible: Accommodates natural movement, reducing the need for expansion joints.
- Sustainable: Made with lime, which absorbs CO2 and is produced at lower temperatures than traditional cement.
- Versatile: Available in different colors and aggregate sizes to suit varying aesthetic and structural needs.
This mortar is ideal for use in conservation projects, ensuring durability while maintaining the building's historical integrity.
Top Quality Cement
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Explore our wide range of cements.
Find your perfect fit from general purpose cement, sulfate resisting cement to white cement. Elevate your project effortlessly. Discover more in our collections now!
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Our Brands of Cements
Tarmac
Blue Circle offers a versatile selection of cement solutions tailored to meet the needs of both domestic and commercial projects. Their cement range, including general-purpose, high-strength, sulfate-resisting, and specialty options, provides reliable performance for a variety of construction, infrastructure, and restoration needs.
With options in multiple sizes, Blue Circle cements support a range of applications, from rendering and bricklaying to fence post installation. Key products include Portland Cement for structural strength, General Purpose Cement for everyday tasks, Quality Assured Mortar for masonry, Extra Rapid Cement for quick setting, and Multi-Purpose Concrete for flexibility across jobs.
Hanson
Hanson offers a wide range of high-performance bulk and bagged cements, including Portland cement (CEM I), blended cements (CEM II and CEM III), white cement, and Regen GGBS cement substitute. Their products are suitable for various applications, from general-purpose concrete, mortar, and screed to specialist solutions for conservation work. Hanson’s bagged cement range includes options like Multicem® for versatile use, high-strength cement for increased early strength, low-carbon options for sulfate resistance, and Quickcem® for rapid setting.
Lime Mortar by Limelite Heritage
Limelite Heritage Lime Mortar is a high-quality, cement-free mortar designed for brick, block, and stone masonry in both internal and external applications. It is available in two aggregate sizes (2mm and 4mm) and six standard colours, with custom colour matching options. The mortar is highly breathable, allowing moisture to evaporate and buildings to "breathe," reducing the risk of trapped moisture, frost damage, and mould growth. Its flexibility minimizes cracking and reduces the need for movement joints. Environmentally sustainable, lime mortars also absorb CO2 and are produced with lower energy than cement. Limelite Heritage Mortar is ideal for use in heritage and listed buildings, offering durability, ease of use, and responsible sourcing.