How do I choose the best cement for building construction in India by Civilshape

For Housing construction, cement is an important material that is used as a binder material. Cement is basically a chemical substance used for house and various construction, which sets, hardens, and adheres to other materials to bind them together and provide strength.

When Cement mixed with sand & aggregate, it makes the concrete. which is used for slab casting, brick work, plaster & flooring of our parts of the building. After placing, when it hardens, curing is used to control the heat of the hydration process. So, concrete becomes strong and provides stability to our building. 

#Cement Companies in India

There are top Cement Manufacturing Companies in India, which make different types & grades of cement for construction and building.

1. Ultratech Cement
2. Shree Cement
3. Ambuja Cement
4. ACC Cement
5. Dalmia Bharat Cement
6. JK Cement
7. JSW Cement

#Types and use of Cement 

1. PSC: Portland Slag Cement

This cement is used for brickwork, Plastering, Tile fixing, PCC of Flooring, Bathroom, plumbing, & Toilet fittings etc.

2. PPC: Portland Pozzolana Cement

This cement is used for all types of RCC work such as Foundation, Column, Slab casting, Beam, Stair and various RCC concrete casting.  

3. OPC: Ordinary Portland Cement

these cement are generally used for commercial and High rise building where strength is required. such as lift walls, shear walls, piling foundation, etc.

People can easily find the type and use of cement themselves. There is no need for technical skills to select the right cement. 

Look into the cement bag where Portland Slag Cement are written on the bags.

Portland Slag Cement

Ordinary Portland Cement

Portland Pozzolana Cement

#Strength of Cement

M43 Grade 

It is the 43 megapascals (mPa) Strength of cement which cement can achieve after 28 days of curing.

• This cement is used for general house construction. 
• This cement is easily available for purchase in the required quantity, such as 1-2 bags for loose work.

M53 Grade

It is the 53 megapascals (mPa) strength of cement which cement can achieve after 28 days of curing.

• This cement is used only in commercial buildings, such as marketing complexes, Shopping malls, seminar halls, storages etc.
• This cement is not available in bags, these are transported in a Cement Bulker directly from the plant to the site.
• It has a larger order quantity, such as 1 -10 tons, 100 tons. etc.

#Budgets of Cement

There are many companies are using impressive marketing skills by adding taglines & slogans. They sell their cement to customers. Also promise for being best in the market.

• Before the construction, a budget of cement and construction materials should be prepared by an estimator or engineer. In case of being fooled by the marketing agents.
• Always choose the right cement for the right work. There are many companies which give better cement in nominal price.
• Nowadays, cement rates are 400-460 per bag available in the market.

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