Green Concrete Mix

March 6, 2009

The QUIKRETE Companies

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Quikrete's new Green Concrete Mix contains 50% recycled materials including aggregates, fly ash and/or slag cements. The material achieves a compressive strength of 3,500 psi in 28 days and meets ASTM C 387 requirements. Green Concrete Mix can qualify for LEED points.

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