Knowledge base
Guides written by the people who cast the concrete.
Specs, standards, grant deadlines and answers to the questions farmers and contractors actually ring us about. No fluff, no marketing soup — just the numbers you need to make a decision.
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Each guide goes deep on one question. Read straight through, or jump to the section you need.
How thick should a UK slurry store wall be?
SSAFO 2018-compliant wall thickness by retained slurry depth — 200mm (8in), 250mm (10in) and 300mm (1ft) panels compared, with C40/50 sulphate-resisting concrete specs.
Cattle cubicle sizing for Holstein, Jersey and beef breeds
Cubicle length, width and lunge space by breed and bodyweight. RSPCA Assured and Red Tractor 2026 dimensions, plus rear kerb height and bedding choice.
SSAFO 2018 compliance checklist
The Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil Regulations 2018 in plain English. 14-day notice, BS 5502-50 design life, drainage, EA inspection rights.
King Post vs L-Block vs Cantilever retaining walls
Three precast retaining systems compared on cost, install speed, soil pressure, height limits and reuse value. Which to spec for which job.
Concrete grades for agricultural use (C32/40, C40/50)
Why slurry stores need C40/50 sulphate-resisting and silage clamps need acid-resistant mixes. Cement classes, aggregate selection and BS 8500-1 in practice.
Prestressed vs reinforced concrete panels
Where pre-tensioned strand earns its keep, where conventional rebar wins on price, and how panel thickness changes by spec. BS EN 14992 and BS EN 13369.
FETF 2026 grant — eligible products
The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026 round explained: what precast items qualify, the grant cap, the application window and evidence required.
Slurry Infrastructure Grant 2026 — what you need to know
The £74m Slurry Infrastructure Grant Round 4. Capacity bands, eligibility, the 30 September 2026 deadline and how to spec a store that scores well.
King Post retaining walls — when to spec them
Where King Post systems beat L-blocks and cantilever walls — height limits, lateral pressure, panel-and-post spacing, and ground conditions that suit them.
L-block vs cantilever retaining walls
Two precast retaining systems compared on cost, install speed, height limit and reuse value. Which one suits which job, and where each one fails.
How much does a precast retaining wall cost? (UK 2026)
What drives precast retaining wall cost — wall height, ground conditions, install access, system type — and how to read a quote line by line.
Concrete padstone sizing for steel beams
How to size a padstone for a steel beam — bearing reaction, allowable masonry pressure, BS 8500-1 grade and the schedule of standard UK sizes.
How bespoke precast is made — sketch to delivery
The WCCP bespoke process from Friday sketch to delivery on our own lorry — design to Eurocode 2, mould fabrication, pour, cure and despatch.
Vehicle inspection pit — HSE compliance
HSE-compliant vehicle inspection pit dimensions, edging, ventilation, lighting and rescue requirements. What inspectors check and how to spec it right.
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