Why do sellers insist on buying cement in big bags?

Let's talk about cement and how you can save money and increase its shelf life. The main disadvantage of cement: high moisture absorption.

If you do not take into account the storage condition of bags with cement, then such problems may occur: the material will turn into stone, harden, caked. Even if stored in a dry warehouse, it will draw moisture from the air. Cement in paper packaging can lose half of its strength even in a month.

You cannot buy for future use. It has its own expiration date. It all depends on the brand, manufacturer, packaging.

Someone came up with the idea of ​​storing cement in iron barrel. You can lower the bag without opening it into the barrel or empty it out of the bag. Only at first it is recommended to put in a special bag for barrels, and then fill it up. At the same time, tie and close the top tightly with a lid. In a large barrel of 200 liters, you can store 280 kg. bulk material.

How else to extend the shelf life of cement?

Now cement is on sale in special containers (big-bag). It looks like a soft package with a polypropylene or polyamide liner. Volume from 400-3 thousand. kg.

Bags can be of different shapes: square, round. There is a cover with an apron or a special valve on top.

Why is it better to buy in big-run?

Fast loading and unloading without manual labor using technology. The work of moving and installing on a transport is simplified. And this is despite the weather conditions (even a shower of hail).

Can be stored outdoors. Not afraid of ultraviolet radiation, precipitation. You should not think and set aside a special place for storage.

Even under unfavorable conditions, the shelf life does not decrease. The shelf life is several times longer than in other packaging. The packaging protects the cement 100% from moisture.

All the necessary material can be delivered by one transport. Savings on transportation.

Cement does not leak through the bag during loading / unloading compared to bulk material in paper packaging.

Big-bag packaging significantly reduces your expenses for the cement itself, transportation. Keeping in the open air without fear of showers, snow, wind is an important advantage.