ORGAIN READY MIX BLOG

Ordering ready mix concrete may seem simple, but there’s a lot riding on getting it right. Whether you're pouring a residential foundation, a commercial slab, or a DIY patio, accuracy, timing, and communication are key. Even small mistakes can lead to costly delays, product waste, or structural issues. At Orgain Ready Mix, we help contractors, builders, and homeowners get the right mix delivered at the right time, every time. To make your next project go as smoothly as possible, here are the most common mistakes to avoid when ordering ready mix concrete.

If you’re planning a concrete pour this summer in Nashville, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, or Pleasant View, we’re glad you’re here—because pouring concrete in the Tennessee heat takes a little more planning than usual. At Orgain Ready Mix, we work with builders, contractors, and homeowners across Middle Tennessee, and one thing we’ve learned over the years: summer heat can ruin a concrete pour if you're not ready for it. Here’s a simple, easy-to-follow guide to help you pour confidently—even when temperatures soar.

If you've lived or worked in Tennessee for a while, you know the weather can be unpredictable — sunny and 75° one day, pouring rain the next. And if you're planning to pour concrete, those swings in weather aren't just an inconvenience — they directly impact how your concrete sets, cures, and performs long-term. At Orgain Ready Mix, we’ve poured concrete in just about every condition Tennessee can throw at us — heat, humidity, frost, even those oddball March snowflakes. Here's what we've learned over the years and what you need to know before you pour.