What is Cement?
A cement is a binder, a chemical substance used for construction that sets, hardens, and adheres to other materials to bind them together.
Cement is seldom used on its own, but rather to bind sand and gravel together.
What Is The Best Cement In Uganda
Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) is the ideal cement to be used as it hydrates slowly and gives high final strength.
The foundation carries the weight of the building and holds it above the ground.
What kind of cement is used in Uganda?
This is the commonest and most readily available cement on the market in Uganda.
Ordinary Portland cement is not only the commonest in Uganda but across the world because it is suitable for all general construction needs. It is made from primary cement materials; limestone with clay.
How much is 1 bag of cement in Uganda?
Uganda has seen increased competition and lower cement prices with the entry of Simba Cement (National Cement – Devki Group) and Kampala Cement.
A 50kg bag now retails at an average price of UGX28,000, down from UGX39,000.
Which is the biggest cement factory in Uganda?
TCL is the largest manufacturer of cement in Uganda, producing an estimated 3.0 million metric tonnes annually.