Concreting with our own help

Are you going to pour concrete at home or at the cottage? Then our publication is for you. The authors guide you through the pitfalls of choosing the right type of concrete suitable for self-build construction. You will learn how to select the right ingredients for the concrete mix, how to determine the volume distribution of individual components, but also how to place the mix in the formwork and ensure an optimal environment for hardening of the concrete. Can I improve the properties of concrete with an admixture at home? How and with what to mix the mixture correctly? Can we handle the formwork? Should I put reinforcement in the concrete? Is it better to pour concrete in hot weather or in freezing weather? You will find the answer to these and other questions in our book.