Knowledge base
Guides written by the people who cast the concrete.
Specifications, standards 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.
Pillar guides
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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 specifications.
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, design life requirements, 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 specify 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 grade selection 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 specification.
King Post retaining walls — when to specify 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, concrete 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 site — 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 specify it right.
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