THE CONCRETE MOBILE:

A Batch Plant on Wheels - We haul all the ingredients for concrete (sand, rock, cement, water & additives) in separate compartments on our truck. According to each customer's strength specifications, gates are set at the outlet of the sand, rock and cement compartments, allowing the proper amount of each to drop onto a conveyor belt. This continuously moving conveyor belt transports the material to the rear of the truck where water and additives are added as it enters a 9' auger, which mixes all ingredients together while it travels down toward the chute where it emerges as fresh concrete.

OUR UNIQUE DELIVERY SYSTEM:

Metered Delivery - All our concrete mixes are metered off the truck to the nearest 1/4 yard. We can deliver as little as a few bucketfuls or as much as you need. You pay only for what you use (1/2 yd min. in town, 1 yd min. out of town.) There is never any "leftover" concrete dumped at your job site.

Remote Drive System - Unlike ready-mix trucks, our concrete mobile is equipped with a unique remote drive system, allowing the operator to move and steer the truck from a control station at the rear of the unit. At many job sites, this valued feature saves substantial time and money. It is unnecessary for the operator to jump in and out of the truck repositioning it to complete a pour.

All of these unique features add up to the best concrete and quickest delivery for your dollar! Next time you need small yardage concrete delivered, call Frontier Ready-Mix and you'll be calling the folks committed to excellence and setting the highest standards. We're dedicated to being the best!!!

THE PRODUCT:

Fresh Concrete - Why is fresh concrete a superior product? Concrete is a combination of inert materials (sand and rock which are referred to as "aggregate", and serve as a filler), and a paste composed of cement and water, which changes from a semi-liquid substance into a solid binder as a result of chemical reactions between water and various compounds in the cement. This process begins immediately after the mixing of all ingredients. Ready-mix concrete is mixed together at a batch plant and transported by truck in a rotating drum to the job site: therefore the curing process is already underway during travel time. This minimizes the time available for finishing, and in some cases, requires the addition of extra water to maintain concrete with enough fluidity for pouring, which reduces its strength. Because Frontier Ready-Mix concrete is mixed right at the job site, your concrete is ALWAYS FRESH. It also has a more plastic texture for superior workability, and allows you the maximum finishing time. Unlike ready-mix, there is no need to add extra water to keep it fluid, assuring you the correct strength your job requires.

Our Mixes - All orders are custom mixed on site. Our trucks mix standard specifications of 2500psi-5000 psi and we also make Duck Mix, CDF Mix and Michigan Mix. In addition to our 3/4"round concrete rock, we also have pea gravel and 1/2" round concrete rock available upon request.

Air Entrainment - All our mixes are chemically air-entrained. This means microscopic bubbles are introduced into the fluid concrete allowing expansion and contraction of the hardened concrete. This provides increased resistance to temperature changes (freezing and thawing) and minimizes cracking. Air-entrainment also greatly improves workability, giving semi-liquid concrete a "creamy" look and feel. Less water is required in all mixes, and the billions of air bubbles (400-600 billion per cubic yard) reduce "bleeding" (separation of the water from the paste), resulting in a more durable concrete.

Slump - The term "slump" refers to the fluidity or stiffness of semi-liquid concrete. Unlike ready-mix, our truck operator controls the amount of water being added to your mix as it is being delivered, assuring you the slump you desire.

Fiber Mesh - Fiber mesh is a mass of small polypropylene fibers that can be added to your mix upon request. The fibers are uniformly distributed throughout the mix and provide added protection from cracking due to shrinkage and expansion. Replacing rebar and/or wire mesh.

Accelerator - This additive is used upon request, usually during the winter, to enhance curing.

Hot Water - Hot water is used during the winter months to help the chemical process start in cold weather, so finishing can be completed properly.

 

Concrete Coupons:
Frontier Ready-Mix has at times published coupons for our concrete. These coupons are available for customers to use prior to their expiration date. Coupons are not able to be used in conjunction with other offers or coupons (only one coupon available per address and per customer in a 6 month time). We offer the highest quality concrete without the additional charges that are common with most U-cart companies and Ready Mix companies. Frontier Ready-Mix will accept Coupons from Frontier Mobile Mix and most other competitors. For those who preffered the Frontier Mobile Mix pricing system, we will honor those prices upon request through December 31, 2008.