concrete gravel board manufacturer

Our little factory slowly but surely getting bigger Shropshire fencing Supplies Ltd based in shrewsbury

[@shropshireconcrete]

Alot has changed since this video two things I notice when watching it back first thing is far to much release agent which caused bug holes and the mix was far to wet which made the concrete chip easy even though it had a hardener additive in it

[@shadow01uk]

Where do you get your molds?

[@rayscott7275]

hi what mix do you use we use 52.5 Newton cement 3 1/2 10 mm gravel 1 1/2 sharp sand is this a good mix

[@shropshireconcrete]

Hi how does that mix work for you do you have any problems with it

[@khawajawaseem1658]

Very good

[@levysmith6073]

Hello, could you please tell me the mix you use and what cement and also how long you leave the bases in the mould ? Thank you.

[@shropshireconcrete]

Hello we use a cem 1 cement from tarmac but if your just starting out then you can use a bagged cement if you can get hold of any. We empty of gravel boards everyday. Hope that helps you. Where abouts are you based

[@levysmith6073]

Hi, thanks for your reply. I'm based in Kent the South East. I have only just purchased some moulds and vibrating table so I'm very new to it. I have been told to use 2 1/2 sharp sand 2 1/2 10mm gravel to 1 cement does this sound about right to you ? I would like to empty the moulds everyday as you do. Any help would be appreciated, thank you.

[@Free-dv2vm]

Hi, How much does each one sell for? Do all gravel boards have reinforcement?

[@shropshireconcrete]

Depends where you are really around £15 around here they have 3 bars inside

[@Free-dv2vm]

@@shropshireconcrete cheers for the info. Appreciate you messaging back

[@fumatola]

Hello, are does molds made form rubber and wood structure?

[@shropshireconcrete]

Hi its a form of abs plastic and we now use steel frames but you can use wood like we used to

[@davedyson4730]

That’s why I manufactured garden ornaments for 20 years. I retired at 48 that was 15 years ago. At the time a £2 bag of cement turned into £100. I could never make enough and I ran four lorries.

[@ukh1405]

Id love to retire at that age. Or even younger.. I also wish I had the money and knowledge to do so.. but I’m glad you made it! If you got the brains and skills you head to success 👍✌️

[@rayscott7275]

Hi iv just started making posts and gravel boards having a problem with cracking We have tried different mix We now do 3 1/2 10 mm gravel 1 1/2 sand 1 cement 4 5.5 mm wires we measure it out in buckets so accurate but had a few saying there snaping at the bottom What mix is the best and how long should we leave to cure Our multi hole posts are 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 Slotted are 4 x 4 Hope you can help I'm in Hull

[@shropshireconcrete]

Hi its hard to say really without looking but what is your sand and gravel like is it clean as that bri gs major problems also what cement are you using

[@rayscott7275]

@@shropshireconcrete we use 10 mm gravel and sharp sand very clean opc cement 3 1/2 gravel 1 1/2 sharp sand 1 cement all measured ot in buckets so very accurate 4 5.5 steels Been told to use 5.7 volume cement Iv looked at some posts and they have a black like stone in them We leave in moulds 3 days vibrated

[@rayscott7275]

Been told hanson 5.7 volume is best What cement do you use

[@shropshireconcrete]

@@rayscott7275 we use laffarge cement whats 5.7 volume

[@shropshireconcrete]

@@rayscott7275 3 days is a long time we empty ours every day

[@JUSJAK]

i do this every day lol

[@themindofmickey]

Hi Al i am trying to buy molds for concrete post and gravel boards can you help me find a supplier it would be much appreciated

[@Khp1983]

Did you find any ??

[@arliebarlie]

No PPE!!

[@shropshireconcrete]

This is a long time ago. Alot has changed now

[@alexmills14]

Hi how much profit are you making of these boards with today’s prices

[@shropshireconcrete]

not enough

[@alexmills14]

@@shropshireconcrete roughly because I’m trying to price it up im gonna buy the moulds and currently making the table

[@shropshireconcrete]

@@alexmills14 i wouldn't say its worth doing takes years to make money its a very slow process

[@alexmills14]

@@shropshireconcrete ah I’m gonna give it a ago anyway I got plenty of time to do it have you stopped making these now then

[@shropshireconcrete]

@@alexmills14 good luck. yes we still make them

[@Spartaix]

When will they make gravel boards lighter to handle also the bloody posts!! There only to hold up a wooden fence some of these products are out dated and over the top!!