Testing for concrete slump is a quick procedure that can be performed on the jobsite using relatively inexpensive, but specialized, equipment. For ready-mix concrete, t… See more

Knowing what the consistency of your concrete mix is when it arrives on the jobsite allows you to make adjustments to the concrete before placement and prevent potential pr… See more

When concrete has a higher-than-specified slump, or is too wet, it becomes weaker and more susceptible to cracking. As a general rule, every additional inch of slump reduces co… See more

For most exterior decorative concrete, a slump ranging from 4 to 5 inches is ideal. You want the mix to be similar in consistency to thick oatmeal, without being watery. Av… See more