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Notes from the yard

Plain-language guides on cement classes, storage, curing and choosing the right product for the job.

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Cement bags labelled 32.5N stacked in a Kenyan hardware store Buying guides

Cement classes explained: 32.5 vs 42.5

What the numbers on a cement bag mean, and how to match the class to the job you are building. Read the guide Cement bags shrink-wrapped on a flatbed lorry under cover Site practice

How to store cement bags on site without losing them to moisture

Cement hardens in the bag when it meets moisture. Simple storage rules keep every bag usable to the last one. Read the guide Workers adding water to a concrete mix on a site in Embu, Kenya Site practice

Curing concrete in hot, dry weather

Concrete gains strength by staying wet. In heat and wind it dries out fast unless you plan the cure. Read the guide Mason laying stone blocks on a wall in Kenya Buying guides

Which cement should I use? A quick guide by job type

A plain-language guide matching common site jobs to the strength class that suits them. Read the guide