McGrath concrete

• range of depths100mm

Wideslab flooring comes in 2415mm wide sections. Our slabs are pre-stressed. There is steel strand at the bottom of the slab which is stretched and held in place until it forms a bond with the concrete in the slab. Once this occurs the strands are released. The tension in the strands pulls the slab together, causing the slab to act upwards creating a slight camber (bow). This strengthens the slab against the downward service loads which act on the floor once it is in place.The slabs come in a range of depths; 100mm 125mm 150mm

McGrath Quarries are one of the top suppliers of Certified Grolime in the West of Ireland. We supply our Grolime on a Delivery only Basis or Delivery and Spread Capacity. Our Grolime is tested by the Dept. Of Agriculture who in turn provide us with a license to sell the product. Grolime is vital for good grassland. It boosts the performance of slurry and chemical fertilizers while also correcting soil acidity. Grolime can be used at any time of the year and is safe to apply. It is non-toxic, non-hazardous and is also suitable for organic growing. Grolime is produced when quarried Limestone is crushed to a fine consistency. Reasons to use McGrath’s Grolime 1. Grolime corrects soil acidity. Since a large proportion of Irish soils are naturally acidic, planned lime application is essential for optimum growing conditions. 2. Grolime supplies calcium, and in some cases magnesium, important for healthy bone development in livestock for the production of milk, and helping to reduce the incidence of grass tetany. 3. Grolime, by regulating soil pH, improves the availability of other plant nutrients and important trace elements. 4. Grolime improves the quality of grass swards, raising soil pH, so good grasses such as ryegrass and clover can thrive. 5. Grolime, applied to acid soils, breaks down organic matter, releasing nitrogen to plants and assisting soil crumb formation. 6. Grolime is vital for top yields of cereal and beet, since pH levels for these crops are especially critical. 7. Grolime requirements can be pin pointed by fast and accurate tests for maximum benefit and efficiency. 8. Grolime is a natural, non-polluting soil conditioner, produced in Ireland to strict specifications which guarantee a consistent high quality product.

Flo Screed is a self-levelling cement based mix, designed to be used in the interior of buildings where a subsequent floor finish is required. The Flo Screed is delivered to site in a readymix truck where it is then transferred to a specialised pump. The screed is then pumped to all areas of the house where it is levelled off to give a high quality smooth finish. A curing agent is then applied to speed up the curing process

McGrath Precast supplies high quality Precast Stair Flights and Landings, which can be used in both domestic and commercial buildings. Precast Stairs can play an integral role in any building due to its many advantages over other conventional methods of stair construction.Precast Stairs are a must for all home owners who plan to build their home as efficiently and cost effectively as possible. Once placed, the Precast Stairs provide immediate and safe access for the subsequent follow-on trades. It will also eliminate the need for temporary stairs, hence saving money and reducing construction time. Ease of installation, speed of erection and high quality finish, makes a Precast Stairs an attractive option for anyone considering building.

McGrath Quarries are one of the leading concrete suppliers to the Munster Region. From our bases in Tulla, Co. Clare and Herbertstown, Co. Limerick we supply Ready Mix concrete to meet customer’s specific requirements. Concrete produced in our quarries is pre-mixed in our Batching Plants using the highest standard sand, aggregate and cement. Once it’s batched to the exact quantity and specification required, it is transported to site by a Ready Mix truck. This concrete, once batched, is ready to be poured on site. The bottle of the truck does not play any part in the concretes manufacturing process. Our Batching Plants are fully computerised and automated, and with these, we maintain our high concrete standards by sourcing high quality aggregate which is crushed and produced in our own quarry. Quality control is guaranteed through our on-site Quality Control lab which is ran by our qualified Technician; this ensures that all concrete leaving the quarry is of the highest standard. With this we are adhering to good work practices such as the IS EN 206-1 Ready Mix Concrete. As stated our ready mix concrete is designed to fit our customer’s specific needs. This is achieved by changing the proportion of water, aggregates and cement in the mix. Also admixtures are used to customise some mixes where for instance the concrete being delivered to site might be required to set quickly once poured

Prestressed Concrete Wall Panels which are ready for immediate use once installed. These Wall Panels have significant advantages over traditional methods including; – Significant time & cost saving – Durability – Quality Finish – Easily cleaned – Wall Panels are supported by steel columns (No long Strip Foundations) Precast Wall Panels are ideal for use as structural walls in residential zones, livestock facilities, Industrial Units, Storage bunkers and where falling ground needs to be retained. Wall Panels are available in thicknesses from 100mm (4”) min to 175mm (7”). Pre-stressed Concrete Wall Panels can be manufactured to max spans of 6.5 metres using standard designs. Panel heights are a standard 2.4metres but all other heights can be catered for. For bespoke designs please call our Precast design office.