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razzie
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Post: # 29316Post razzie

hello people, can anyone tell me how many cubic metres of concrete will one ton of all in ballast make, cheers.
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dig dug dan
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Post: # 29318Post dig dug dan

0.6 cu m
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razzie
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Post: # 29319Post razzie

Thank's for your help Dan.
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job_bodger
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Post: # 29322Post job_bodger

Does anyone know the correct cement to All in Ballast ratio for a retaining wall foundation. It says on this site 1 to 6 but I bought a ton of ballast from Jewsons and the counter guy said 1 to 3. Does anyone know which is correct ? Do ballast sand gravel ratios vary between builders merchant ?
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seanandruby
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Post: # 29337Post seanandruby

You can go stronger with your mix but not weaker. it all depends on what strength of concrete you are looking for. what is the loading on the founds, etc; for a low garden wall c20 is fine.
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Tony McC
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Post: # 29642Post Tony McC

You can't use all-in ballast for foundation concrete. You have no control over the ratio of fine to coarse aggregate.
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