How To (Actually) Successfully Manufacture Concrete Fence Posts & Concrete Gravel Boards

So let's say you are in the market or you have just taken the leap!

You have seen others do it and you want to get going and make your own Concrete Fence Post and Concrete Gravel Boards too.

Like many others gone before you have probably thought "How much money can really be made?" The answer depends on several factors, most of which are beyond your control until you take start manufacturing.

In many cases it is possible to build a very good business making Concrete Fence Posts and Concrete Gravel Boards, it can be rewarding and enthusing, but it can also be very daunting for the newbie.

There are many things to consider, below is listed most (if not all) the things to which can either make or break you when Manufacturing Concrete Products. We will also share more in-depth tips and tricks in other linked blog posts to help you with further details, so be sure to click on the links to read through to other articles.

Lets take a look at some of the the things to consider when manufacturing Concrete Fence Posts and Concrete Gravel Boards.

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"61 Things To Consider When Making Concrete Fence Post And Concrete Gravel Boards"

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• Materials - Sand Suppliers or Ballast Suppliers
• Materials - Aggregate Stone Suppliers or Ballast Suppliers
• Cement Suppliers, should it be in 25kg bags, 1 ton bags or a Cement Silo
• If I buy 1 ton cement bags how do I unload them
• Which Cement Silo is best for me
• Admixture - When do I need to add Concrete Admixtures?
• Water - Can I used recycled water or do I need fresh water.
• Is Cold or Ambient water best for Precast Concrete Manufacturing
• Concrete Mixers - Which one is best for me (There are 11 Types)
• When it comes to the size of Concrete Mixer is "Bigger Better" for Concrete Fence Posts
• How long do I need to Mix Concrete for?
• Can I mix concrete for too long?
• Is a Wet Mix (Concrete) better than a Dry Mix (Concrete)
• What is a W/C Ratio and why does it matter?
• What strength Cement should I use - 52.5R or 42.5R or 32.5R
• Which Type of Cement should I use, there are so many how do I choose.
• Who is the best Cement supplier in the UK (Ratings/Reviews)
• What is Concrete slump and how much is too much
• Should I have use the same mix/slump for Concrete Fence post as I use for Concrete Gravel boards
• What is the best way to get the Concrete from the mixer to the Concrete moulds
• Should I use a Conveyor, Concrete Chute, Concrete Skip or Wheel Barrow to get the Concrete from the Mixer to the Fence Post Moulds
• What type of Concrete Fence Post Moulds should I use
• What type of Concrete Gravel Board Moulds should I use
• Should I use Urethane, Cast Urethane, Thermoformed Plastic or Steel Concrete Fence Post Moulds
• Should I use Cast Urethane or ABS Plastic Gravel Board Moulds
• Can I make the Gravel Board Mould Holders/Carriers myself - Is it worth it?
• Should I use a One Stop Shop or source from Multiple Suppliers for my Precast Concrete Supplies
• What Release Agent should I use for my Concrete Moulds
• Are all Release Agents the same
• What thickness steel rebar do I need for my Concrete Fencing
• Best 5.5mm Rebar Supplier for Fence Post and Gravel Boards (Reviews/Ratings)
• How many rebar spacer clips do I need per Concrete Fence Post
• How many rebar spacer clips do I need per Concrete Gravel Board
• Do I need a rake-off table between my Concrete Mixer and my Vibration Table
• What type of Vibration Table do I need
• How long do I need to vibrate my Fence Posts for
• What should my Concrete Fence Post look like once Vibrated
• Do Concrete Gravel Boards Need as much vibration as Concrete Fence Posts
• How long will it take for the Concrete to cure
• Can I remove my Concrete Fence Posts form the Concrete Mould within 8 hours
• Do I need to cover my Concrete Products while they cure
• Is it true that Concrete creates heat while curing
• How do I take the Concrete Fencing Products out of their Concrete Moulds
• Best way to stack Concrete Fencing Products
• Best way to stack Concrete Gravel Boards
• How long do I need to keep my Concrete Products before using or selling them
• How much should I sell my Concrete fence Post for
• Can I make more money selling Concrete Gravel Boards than Concrete Fence Posts
• How to do a Concrete Crush test to check the strength of my Concrete Products
• How to calculate how much power my Concrete Mixer uses while making my Concrete Products
• What machinery to I need to make Concrete Fence Posts
• How much do I need to invest to get started making Concrete Fence Posts and Gravel Boards
• How quickly should I expect a Return On Investment (ROI)
• Do I need skilled labour for my team
• How many persons do I need to be a efficient concrete manufacturer
• Should I buy Ready Mixed Concrete or make my own Concrete, how do I calculate this properly
• What sort of profits should I expect to make with Concrete Fencing Products
• What other Concrete items should I make along with Concrete Fence Post and Concrete Gravel Boards
• What is the minimum space needed to make Concrete Fencing Products efficiently
• Is there such a thing as a Concrete Fencing Starter Kit
• How long does it take to learn all the Tips & Tricks and who could help me to sort all of these questions out quickly

So now that you have come this far there is one final question. "What sort of Concrete Fence Post Manufacturer do you want to become? Once you have this vision of what you want your business to look like choosing a supply partner becomes easy.

If you have need any further help in answering the above then reach out - we are not far away!